Resources

Safety is in Your Hands

Whether you’re planting a tree, installing a fence, or beginning a construction project, contacting 811 is a critical first step. This page offers downloadable resources, tools, and educational materials to help you understand how to use the 811 service and promote safe digging practices. From how-to guides and fact sheets to outreach materials and social media graphics, everything you need is right here — because safe digging starts with you.

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Looking for even more tools, data, and best practices on damage prevention and safe digging? Visit the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) Resources Library for access to a comprehensive collection of industry-leading materials. From in-depth reports and safety campaigns to educational toolkits and promotional assets, CGA’s library has everything you need to stay informed and engaged.

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811 Tips for Professionals

This video series, along with accompanying toolkits, is designed to educate the industry on how each stakeholder in the one call process can unintentionally contribute to system misuse—often resulting in damage. The first video focuses on the excavator’s role in promoting an efficient damage prevention and locate request process.

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811 Tips for Facility Owners

This video series and set of toolkits aim to educate on how each stakeholder in the one call process plays a role in either supporting or straining the system—sometimes leading to preventable damage. The second video in the series focuses on what facility owners/operators can do to aid in improving the efficiency of the 811 system.

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Excavator Toolkit

CGA has developed a toolkit that includes new data-driven tools that speak directly to those who are on the jobsite every day about their critical role in preventing damages. Implement these resources to meet our “50 in 5” challenge, activate for specific National Safe Digging Month campaigns, or utilize throughout the year.

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Storm Recovery

In the aftermath of a devastating storm, the 811 call-before-you-dig service plays a critical role in protecting communities from accidentally damaging buried utility lines during an already stressful situation.

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811 for Kids

CGA’s pirate video and supporting tools provide kids with a fun introduction to 811 and the importance of protecting our resources below ground. Download the Safety Treasure Kit, which includes coloring pages and a fun quiz that goes along with the video.

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Call Before You Stake

Before installing a tent, it’s essential to ensure that your digging activities won’t disrupt underground utilities, including gas lines, water pipes, and electrical cables. Striking a utility line can lead to serious injuries, service disruptions, and costly repairs.

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