SoCalGas, Anaheim Fire & Rescue Raise Giant Shovel at Angels Stadium of Anaheim to Remind Southern Californians to Call 811 Before Digging
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Saturday, April 21, 2018
Across SoCalGas' service territory, about 60 percent of pipeline damage due to digging is caused by homeowners, contractors, and excavators who did not call 811 before digging.
Key Points:
- Across SoCalGas' service territory, about 60 percent of pipeline damage due to digging is caused by homeowners, contractors, and excavators who did not call 811 before digging.
- "Data shows that when customers call 811 before digging, the likelihood of hitting a utility line is decreased by 99 percent."
- "We want to remind residents that every digging project no matter how large or small warrants a call to 811.
- In addition to the giant shovel, the partnership includes radio spots on Angels Radio AM830 and in-stadium marketing, featuring digital ads and video.