Knowing the difference between marking instructions and directions is important. Accurate information helps make your property easier to find and clearly identifies where you need utilities located.
#VS#locate#bestpractice#themoreyouknow
Why wait on the phone when you can submit your SC811 ticket online? With Exactix, you can enter your ticket quickly and easily, whenever it works for you. https://t.co/tPfoiSGFbU
#exactix#online#ticket
Plans changed after you submitted your SC811 ticket? If drilling or boring is now part of the work, you’ll need to know the next step.
#FAQ#ticket#nextstep#drilling#boring
Whether you’re planting a tree, installing a mailbox, building a fence, or starting a bigger project, don’t forget what’s underneath. Contact SC811 before you dig.
#utilities#safedigging#contact811beforeyoudig
Need to refresh your team’s knowledge of safe digging practices? 🦺
Book a Tailgate Talk with our team! We offer in-person, virtual, and in-office options to fit your crew’s needs.
Sign up here: https://t.co/h59vUoyMAI
#tailgatetalk#booknow#safedigging
Happy National Farmers Day! Thank you to the farmers who work hard every day to feed our communities and keep South Carolina growing. We appreciate all that you do!
#NationalFarmersDay#ThankAFarmer
Some great UCC meetings are happening next week! These meetings are a great way to get involved in your local damage prevention community.
Join a meeting in your area! For the full calendar and information on how to attend, visit our website here: https://t.co/qqORZtlEus
Even everyday tools can damage underground utilities. Remember, the tolerance zone extends 24 inches on either side of the indicated line. Learn more: https://t.co/vBxbOA7bx2
September is in the books! We received 112,830 tickets last month, averaging about 3,761 tickets each day. And just like that, we’re already in the last quarter of the year! 👀 For more ticket volume and notification statistics, visit our Stats page here: https://t.co/UAHRjGIbqp
Planning some digging this fall? Before you get started, contact 811 to have underground utilities marked. A little planning before you dig can help keep your project safe.
#safedigging#fall#outdoorproject#planning
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Just like you look before you dig, take a moment to look before you click. Stay alert, protect your information, and make cybersecurity part of your everyday safety habits.
#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth#CyberSafety
27.2 million homeowners plan to dig without notifying 811 in the next year. Don’t let your next project become part of that statistic.
Plan your next dig safely here: https://t.co/iwyHmvW2R8
#DIYProjects#DigSafe#SafeDigging
It’s time to meet Kate! 👋 Get to know our Learning & Quality Specialist and learn more about what she does behind the scenes at SC811 in our newest Meet the Team episode. Watch here: https://t.co/S1IQHUMtWe
#meettheteam#newepisode #watchnow
You’ve probably noticed fire hydrants come in different colors, but have you ever wondered what those colors mean? They can indicate the amount of water flow available.
#funfact#firehydrant#colors
Plans change, projects run long, and sometimes your 811 ticket expires before the work is done. Before work continues, there are a few important steps to take.
#FAQ#expiredticket#steps#safedigging#bestpractice
Cooler weather is here, and that means it's time to get outside! 🍂 Whether you're planting, landscaping, or building, make sure you contact SC811 before you dig.
#HappyFall#DigSafe#FallProjects#SC811
Know the Tolerance Zone before you dig. It extends 24 inches on either side of a marked utility, plus half the facility’s diameter. Use care when excavating within this area. Learn more at https://t.co/LJ80LEZTHj.
Every digging project is different, but the steps to dig safely stay the same. Following these five SC811 steps is key to digging safely and responsibly.
#SC811Steps#SafeDigging
This National Construction Appreciation Week, we recognize the hardworking professionals who help build and maintain the communities we rely on every day. Thank you for your dedication to safety, innovation, and keeping South Carolina moving forward. 👷🚧
#construction