North Shore Gas, JULIE and USIC celebrate 811 Day with safe digging demo and reveal new 2019 safety ambassadog
WHAT:
• Interactive demonstration on how to locate and mark underground utility lines, including a simulated underground utility locate activity for kids to test and try out our equipment.
• Provide tips and guidance for residents on importance of calling 811 and safe digging.
• We will be giving away "Doggone it! Call before you dig" BPA-free collapsible water bowls and 811 brochures.
WHO:
• North Shore Gas representatives
• JULIE (Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators) representatives
• USIC (Underground Utility Location & Damage Prevention) representatives
WHEN:
• Tuesday, August 13 at 9:00am to 12:00pm (Media must RSVP for security reasons)
WHERE:
• Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
(McGinley Pavilion)
Glencoe, IL 60022
WHY:
• National 811 day is observed each year on August 11th to raise awareness about calling 811 before you dig.
• Every six minutes an underground utility line is damaged because someone decided to dig without first calling 811.
• Sharing this safety message with community members is important because there are eight different utilities located underground and striking a single line can cause injury, repair costs, fines and inconvenient outages.
• Every digging project, such as installing a mailbox, building a deck, or planting a tree warrants a call to 8-1-1.
Contact: Vanessa Hall
312-240-4774 (O)
773-391-1295 (M)
vhall@peoplesgasdelivery.com