National 811 Day is Almost Here!
Media contact: Bryant Clerkley, NW Natural Public Information Officer, bryant.clerkley@nwnatural.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 7, 2024
PORTLAND, Ore. — With the nice weather continuing across the Pacific Northwest, people will be outside in the yard doing work! NW Natural wants to keep people safe by reminding them to call 811 before they dig.
National 811 Day is an annual event meant to share the importance of safe digging at home and job sites by calling 811 before any excavation project.
For projects that involve digging, it is important to know where underground lines for natural gas, water and other important utilities are located. Fortunately, NW Natural, and other utilities offer a free “Call Before You Dig” service to avoid striking lines and provide peace of mind before starting a project. Anyone can use the line—just call 811 at least two business days before digging. Locating utility lines is free and it is the law. You can also visit Oregon811.com or digsafewa.com.
We are also encouraging customers to download the new NW Natural Safety App which allows users to add their own safety phone numbers, tap to report a rotten egg odor or call 8-1-1 before digging. The app is free and available to anyone.
Customers can also enter a sweepstakes to win a home emergency preparedness kit. The sweepstakes run through November 1st.
About NW Natural
NW Natural is a local distribution company that currently provides natural gas service to approximately two million people in more than 140 communities through more than 800,000 meters in Oregon and Southwest Washington with one of the most modern pipeline systems in the nation. NW Natural owns and operates 21 Bcf of underground gas storage capacity in Oregon. NW Natural, a part of Northwest Natural Holding Company, (NYSE: NWN) (NW Natural Holdings), is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, and has been doing business for 165 years. NW Holdings owns NW Natural, NW Natural Renewables Holdings (NW Natural Renewables), NW Natural Water Company (NW Natural Water), and other business interests. We have a longstanding commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and taking care of our employees and communities. Learn more in our latest ESG Report.
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