SDG&E reminds customers and local contractors to 'Call 8-1-1 Before You Dig'

SAN DIEGO COUNTY – San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) is reminding local contractors and customers about the importance of calling 8-1-1 before digging.

By contacting this free underground service alert two days before construction starts, contractors and customers can receive visual markings for all the utility lines, cables and pipes in the area, thus avoiding possible injury or damage.

"One of SDG&E’s top priorities, and a foundation of the company, is the safety of the public," said Scott Furgerson, vice president of gas operations for SDG&E. "It’s critical for contractors and our customers...