Everyone plays a role in preventing damages to underground utility infrastructure. AEM continues to support the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) and asks its members to help spread awareness of the need to call 811 before any ground engaging projects, personally or professionally.
CGA works “to reduce damages to the underground infrastructure — ensuring public safety, environmental protection, and the integrity of services by promoting effective damage prevention practices.” According to CGA, every few minutes an underground utility line is damaged because someone decided to dig without properly marking and locating the facility.“Even though 811 Day is recognized on August 11 (8/11) each year, the other 364 days are just as important to understand the process and associated risk
