As part of the Department of Transportation’s commitment to pipeline safety, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today launched a public service announcement reminding everyone from backyard gardeners to professional excavators to call 811 toll-free before digging.
The Call 811 Call Before You Dig PSA is set in a fairytale world, where the characters live blissfully unaware of the dangers that lurk below. They are advised to "Avoid a Grimm Situation" by calling 811 before they dig. The PSA is available in video and audio formats in English and Spanish – a 30-second TV spot and 30- and 60-second radio spots. PHMSA will also provide a TV PSA that states can use to deliver customized 811 messages. To learn more, and see the video, visit the PHMSA website.
