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Underground gas pipelines and other utilities can be closer than you think. April is National Safe Digging Month and PG&E would like to remind you to call 811 before you dig, plant, landscape, or build. PG&E will come out and mark pipes and transmission lines for free. No project is too small -- whether it's planting a tree, installing a sprinkler system, or building a fence. Calling 811 is important to avoid dangerous accidental contact with utility lines, which can potentially cause injuries, and lead to costly fees and service outages. Calling 811 will put customers in direct contact with Underground Service Alert (USA), a free utility notification service for anyone who plans any type of excavation project. USA will notify local utility companies to go out and mark the approximate location of their underground facilities in and around the excavation site. Customers can call 811 from 6:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, except on holidays. California law requires customers to notify utilities at least two working days before digging. Once customers call 811 they will receive a list of notified utilities that may have underground lines in the area. If there is ever any damage to PG&E electric or gas lines near you move to a safe location, call 911, and call PG&E at 1-800-743-5000. from the PG&E Newsletter "Plugged In", Spring 2014
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