Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas urge everyone to call 811 before digging
PR Newswire•11/08/2026•11:05 ET
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Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas urge everyone to call 811 before digging
* Aug. 11 is National Safe Digging Day, recognizing the importance of having underground utility lines marked prior to digging or excavating * Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas reported damage to underground electric and natural gas lines nearly 4,500 times this year * Video here : Learn how the 811 process works CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aug. 11 is National Safe Digging Day (also known as 811 Day) and Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas are advising customers and excavators to call 811 at least three business days before beginning any outdoor project that involves digging.
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