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Texas811 portal to input your project information yourself or call 811 directly to speak to an agent. Both methods are efficient and ensure that your excavation activities are documented, minimizing the risk of accidental damage to underground utilities.
Damage Reduction: Protecting Critical Infrastructure
Calling 811 before digging promotes safety and legal compliance and significantly contributes to damage reduction efforts. By identifying the location of underground utilities, excavators can plan their projects more effectively, minimizing the risk of accidental damage.
Thousands of miles of underground infrastructure, including electrical cables, gas lines, and telecommunications networks, are damaged or compromised yearly due to excavation-related incidents. By prioritizing damage reduction and calling 811, stakeholders in the excavation industry demonstrate their commitment to protecting critical infrastructure and safeguarding public safety.
By reducing damage during excavation, we improve projects and strengthen our infrastructure for the future. Working together to minimize risks ensures that essential services continue to work reliably for years to come.
In summary, calling 811 before digging is crucial for
all involved in excavation work. Let’s prioritize safety, reducing damage, and responsible digging by making 811 our initial step before starting any project.
Start the New Year with CenterPoint Energy
CenterPoint Energy training is focused on making sure your leadership
and field personnel understand the 811 state laws, safe digging best practices, and other tips to help your projects be completed damage free without the delays and expenses
of cutting a natural gas line. Most importantly, it is critical we cover how to stay safe in the event of a cut natural gas line.
Our training also covers the steps to prevent natural gas ignition, explosion, and inherent risks should blowing gas from a damaged pipeline occur in your community.
To schedule your training session, email
PublicAwareness@CenterPointEnergy.com
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