🍂 Call 811 Before You Dig This Fall – Utility Safety Reminder for Every Season

As fall weather brings cooler temperatures and landscaping projects to the region, Middle Tennessee Natural Gas reminds residents and contractors that digging season doesn’t end when the leaves change. Whether you’re planting trees, installing a fence, or starting a construction project, one critical step protects both your safety and essential utility lines underground.

📍 Why 811 Matters Year-Round

Calling 811 before any digging project is a simple but essential habit that prevents accidents, injuries, and service interruptions. Natural gas lines, electrical cables, water mains, and telecommunications infrastructure run beneath yards and properties across the region. A single misdirected shovel or excavator can damage these critical utilities-and put lives at risk. 🦺

🍁 Fall Brings Hidden Hazards

Autumn presents a specific challenge: fallen leaves and debris can cover utility markings that crews place after you call 811. If you notice that the painted marks or flags indicating underground utilities have become obscured or faded, stop digging and contact 811 again for a re-mark. This simple step ensures that you know exactly where utilities are located before resuming work. ✨

💡 What Homeowners and Contractors Should Know

Before you plant, landscape, or tackle any construction project-large or small-call 811. The service is free, and it takes just a few minutes. Utility locators will mark the lines on your property, giving you a clear, safe path to work. Protect those marks from weather and debris, and if they disappear under leaves or dirt, request a re-mark. Dig safe, every season. 🛠️