Governor Declares Today "811 Day"
In Massachusetts, calling 811 at least three days before digging is required by state law.
Governor Deval Patrick issued a proclamation designating today, Aug. 11, 2012 as "811 DAY" in Massachusetts to serve as a reminder for residents to call 811 to have underground utility lines marked before starting any digging project. This comes on the heels of a recent national report by the Common Ground Alliance, which determined that an underground utility line is damaged during digging projects every three minutes.
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