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DismissVirginia Beach, VA. – April 1, 2024 – With the arrival of spring's warmer weather, a prime time for beginning outdoor projects, Virginia Natural Gas (VNG) emphasizes the importance of contacting 811 before any digging activity. This critical step, necessary for personal projects like installing mailboxes, planting trees, or constructing pools, as well as professional tasks such as paving, tunneling, or blasting, is crucial for the safety of the community and the integrity of underground utilities.
Contacting 811, a service provided at no cost, is not just a recommendation but a legal requirement designed to prevent damage to underground infrastructure, thereby protecting our communities and ensuring continuous utility services. VNG provides the following guidelines to ensure safe digging:
By adhering to these guidelines, homeowners and contractors can contribute to the prevention of injuries, property damage, and inconvenient service outages. Understanding the location of underground infrastructure before starting any digging activity is a key step in ensuring the safety and protection of our community and the reliable provision of utilities.
For more information on safe digging practices and to learn more about Virginia Natural Gas's commitment to safety, please visit https://www.virginianaturalgas.com/safety/digging.html or virginianaturalgas.com/call-before-you-dig.
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Virginia Natural Gas is one of four natural gas distribution companies of Southern Company Gas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO). Virginia Natural Gas provides natural gas service to more than 310,000 customers in southeast Virginia. Named a Top Workplace in 2023, Virginia Natural Gas also has been recognized as one of the safest, most reliable and customer-focused natural gas service providers and is consistently ranked in the top quartile for customer satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates. For more information, visit virginianaturalgas.com and connect with the company on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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Morgan Chase
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