09/03/2026
New Horizons is spreading the word from one of our community partners, Southern California Edison (SCE), about the importance of calling 811 before starting any digging project.
Whether you’re planting a tree, installing a fence or beginning a larger construction project, underground utility lines may be closer to the surface than you think. Calling 811 at least two working days before digging allows professionals to mark buried lines and can help prevent injuries, power outages and costly repairs.
The service is free and required by California law. If you or someone you know is planning a project, remember to call before you dig.
📖 Read the full story: https://energized.edison.com/stories/dont-dig-blind-call-811