Every April, National Safe Digging Month brings our partners together for a statewide push to spread one critical message: contact JULIE before you dig. This initiative is all about reducing the risk of hitting underground utility lines—helping prevent serious injuries, property damage, costly penalties, and environmental impact. One simple step makes all the difference.
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Week 1
As Illinois’ FREE notification service to prevent underground utility damages, JULIE is proud to
remind you that April is National Safe Digging Month. Planning any DIY projects this spring,
remember to contact JULIE before you dig by going to tinyurl.com/LocateRequest. #JULIEBeforeYouDig
#Call811
Remember, you’re required to have underground utility lines on your property marked before
you start digging. Always contact JULIE at least 3 days before putting a shovel in the ground. It’s a free service. #JULIEBeforeYouDig #Call811
Week 2
Keep your family and community safe and connected. If you’re planning any home improvement projects, add contacting JULIE to your list of things to do prior to digging. #JULIEBeforeYouDig #Call811
Week 3
Planning to dig into some landscaping projects for #EarthDay? April is Safe Digging Month so remember to contact JULIE before you put a shovel in the ground. #JULIEBeforeYouDig
#Call811
Week 4
Happy #ArborDay! Planting a tree requires contacting JULIE at least 3 days before you begin digging. Keep yourself, your family and your community safe. #JULIEBeforeYouDig #Call811
A reminder during Safe Digging Month: contacting JULIE prior to any landscaping or home improvement project is a free service that keeps everyone safe. #JULIEBeforeYouDig #Call811
Week 1
April kicks off the digging season…and it’s National Safe Digging Month. If your projects demand any type of excavation, Illinois law requires you contact JULIE before you dig to have underground utility lines on your job site marked for FREE. Every project. Every time. Go to tinyurl.com/RequestALocate to submit a locate request. #NationalSafeDiggingMonth #JULIEBeforeYouDig
#Call811
Week 2
Protect critical services. Keep your crews safe. Stay on budget. Before you dig, know what’s
below. Contact JULIE at least 3 days before your planned excavation project to have underground utility lines on your job site marked…and avoid costly delays and penalties. Visit
JULIEBeforeYouDig.com 24/7. It’s a FREE service. #NationalSafeDiggingMonth
#JULIEBeforeYouDig #Call811
Week 3
During National Safe Digging Month, do your part to tackle the Number 1 root cause of damages
to underground utilities—no locate request. As professionals, we have a shared responsibility to reduce damages to vital infrastructure by committing to safe digging practices. Learn how at JULIEBeforeYouDig.com. #NationalSafeDiggingMonth #JULIEBeforeYouDig #Call811
Week 4
No matter the size of the job, utility locates are never optional! It’s YOUR responsibility to
contact JULIE before you dig to avoid damages, delays and penalties. It’s a FREE service. And it’s the law. Submit your locate request here: tinyurl.com/RequestALocate #NationalSafeDiggingMonth
#JULIEBeforeYouDig #Call811
