Every August 11 (8/11), we celebrate National 811 Day—a reminder that contacting 811 before digging is one of the simplest and most important steps you can take to protect yourself, your community, and Michigan's underground infrastructure.
Whether you're planting a tree, installing a fence, replacing a mailbox, or managing a large construction project, every dig starts with a free locate request.
Download our FREE 811 Day Toolkit
Our toolkit includes ready-to-use resources to help you educate your employees, customers, friends, neighbors, and followers about safe digging, including:
✅ Social Media Graphics
✅ Ready-to-Post Captions
✅ Educational Messaging
✅ Our MISS DIG 811 Branding Guideline One-Pager
Why 811 Day Matters
August 11 (8/11) isn't just a date on the calendar—it's a reminder of the phone number everyone should remember before digging.
No matter how big or small your project may seem, contacting MISS DIG 811 before you dig allows underground utility owners time to locate and mark buried infrastructure such as:
• Natural gas lines
• Electric lines
• Water lines & more!
A free locate request can help prevent:
✔ Injuries
✔ Utility outages
✔ Expensive repairs
✔ Project delays
SAFETY IS IN YOUR HANDS. EVERY DIG. EVERY TIME.