NAPERVILLE, Il. – April 1, 2022 – Warmer temperatures have finally arrived and before homeowners and do-it-yourselfers spring into outdoor projects, Nicor Gas is reminding customers to “Call Before You Dig” to keep communities safe.
Nicor Gas encourages customers to dial 811 to have underground utility lines marked before any digging projects, including fence installation, paving or pool installations. Professional excavators should also call 811 when performing any work such as tunneling, grading, boring or blasting. Contacting 811 is also recommended for smaller, manual jobs such as planting trees or installing mailboxes.
To protect underground utilities and help ensure communities stay safe and connected, Nicor Gas offers the following safe digging guidelines:
Nicor Gas’ Safe Digging Arcade is another way for families to learn more about the importance of safe digging. Complete all eight activities to become a safe digging champion! The arcade uses science, engineering, technology and math (STEM) to educate children about how their families can stay safe and avoid damaging a utility line when digging around their homes.
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Nicor Gas is one of four natural gas distribution companies of Southern Company Gas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO). Nicor Gas serves more than 2.2 million customers in a service territory that encompasses most of the northern third of Illinois, excluding the city of Chicago. For more information, visit nicorgas.com.
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.3 million natural gas customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states with approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com.
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Jennifer Golz
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