National 811 Day: Damaging Underground Utility Lines During Digging Can be a Serious Public Safety Issue
PG&E is marking National 811 Day by raising awareness about the frequent damage to underground utility lines caused by digging across its Northern and Central California service area. The company is promoting the free 811 call service as a way to keep people safe and prevent expensive repairs.
Why it matters — A PCG watcher would care because underground line damage affects safety and repair costs within PG&E's service territory, highlighting an ongoing operational and public-safety issue for the company.