--- title: "Celebrate 811 Day: Uniting for Safe Excavation Practices" description: Help us celebrate 811 day! image: https://blog.missouri-811.org/hubfs/Underground%20News%20Summer%2023%20Images.png --- [![MOCS Full Color Horizontal](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hs-fs/hubfs/MOCS%20Full%20Color%20Horizontal.png?width=400&height=150&name=MOCS%20Full%20Color%20Horizontal.png "MOCS Full Color Horizontal")](https://missouri-811.org/) - [HOMEOWNERS](https://missouri-811.org/homeowners/) - [EXCAVATORS](https://missouri-811.org/excavators/) - [UTILITY MEMBERS](https://missouri-811.org/members/) - [RESOURCES](https://missouri-811.org/resources/) - [FIELD EDUCATION & TRAINING](https://missouri-811.org/field-education-training/request-training/) - [ENFORCEMENT](https://missouri-811.org/enforcement/) - [MEETINGS & EVENTS](https://missouri-811.org/meetings-events/) - [ABOUT](https://missouri-811.org/about/) - [HOMEOWNERS](https://missouri-811.org/homeowners/) - [EXCAVATORS](https://missouri-811.org/excavators/) - [UTILITY MEMBERS](https://missouri-811.org/members/) - [RESOURCES](https://missouri-811.org/resources/) - [FIELD EDUCATION & TRAINING](https://missouri-811.org/field-education-training/request-training/) - [ENFORCEMENT](https://missouri-811.org/enforcement/) - [MEETINGS & EVENTS](https://missouri-811.org/meetings-events/) - [ABOUT](https://missouri-811.org/about/) Search Search - [811](tel:+811) - [811](tel:+811) Search Search ![Celebrate 811 Day: Uniting for Safe Excavation Practices](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hubfs/Underground%20News%20Summer%2023%20Images.png) Aug 1, 2023 12:34:46 PM | [Summer 23](https://blog.missouri-811.org/underground-news/tag/summer-23) # Celebrate 811 Day: Uniting for Safe Excavation Practices Help us celebrate 811 day! Share - [mailto:?&subject=Celebrate%20811%20Day:%20Uniting%20for%20Safe%20Excavation%20Practices&body=Celebrate%20811%20Day:%20Uniting%20for%20Safe%20Excavation%20Practices%0A(https%3A%2F%2Fblog.missouri-811.org%2Funderground-news%2Fcelebrate-811-day-uniting-for-safe-excavation-practices)](mailto:?&subject=Celebrate%20811%20Day:%20Uniting%20for%20Safe%20Excavation%20Practices&body=Celebrate%20811%20Day:%20Uniting%20for%20Safe%20Excavation%20Practices%0A(https%3A%2F%2Fblog.missouri-811.org%2Funderground-news%2Fcelebrate-811-day-uniting-for-safe-excavation-practices)) - - - On August 11th, the excavation industry comes together to celebrate 811 Day, a crucial annual event that raises awareness about the importance of safe digging practices. The date 8/11 serves as a reminder to call 811 before undertaking any digging projects to prevent accidents and damages to underground utilities. Missouri 811 is proud to join this nationwide celebration and has exciting plans in store for the occasion. They will be hosting a special giveaway to mark the significance of 811 Day. For a chance to participate, keep an eye on our social media pages for upcoming announcements and information on how to enter the giveaway. Let's all unite on 811 Day to promote a culture of safety and responsibility in excavation work. Remember, a simple call to 811 can save lives, protect vital infrastructure, and pave the way for a safer community. 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