Dare to Dig Contest Alert! With just a few clicks, you could win $300! 💰 Join us from January thru April for our annual "Dare to Dig" contest in celebration of National Safe Digging Month! Always remember to call 811 before you dig! 📞 #SafeDigging #DareToDig #Contest #WinBig #Call811

🌟 Community Effort in Action! 🌟 In November, NC811, S&N Communications, Stake Center Locating, and Ditch Witch joined forces for the WNCStrong Coat Donation Campaign. Together, we collected over 500 coats and distributed them to children in need in Western North Carolina, impacted by Hurricane Helene. Check out these photos of our dedicated teams working tirelessly to ensure these coats reached their destinations before the holidays. 🎁✨ A heartfelt thank you to Amber Black from New Life Community Church in Asheville for her touching letter of gratitude. 💌 #CommunityStrong #WNCStrong #CoatDrive #GivingBack #TeamWork #HolidaySpirit

Today, the NC811 management team gathered in Greensboro for their annual holiday luncheon. It's a time to reflect on the incredible dedication and hard work that keeps NC811 at the forefront of safety and service. Your unwavering commitment ensures that we remain one of the best 811 centers in America. Thank you for your passion, teamwork, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Together, we make a difference every day!

Exciting times at the NC811 Education Department! We're proud to stand in front of one of Greensboro's innovative tiny homes. Tiny House Community Development (THCD) is building tiny house communities to help alleviate homelessness. They empower individuals in need of shelter, including veterans and those transitioning from halfway housing, by involving them in the construction process. THCD also offers educational programs in construction, plumbing, and electrical trades. Discover more about this impactful initiative at and join us in supporting sustainable living! #TinyHomes #SustainableLiving #NC811 #Greensboro

Thank You for Your Generosity! We are incredibly grateful for the hundreds of coats donated to our WNCStrong Coat Donation Campaign! Your support means the world to our community, especially as we continue to recover from Hurricane Helene. Today is the FINAL DAY to donate! Let’s ensure every child stays warm this winter. Together, we can make a difference! #WNCStrong #CoatDrive #communitysupport

Happy Holidays from NC811! Please note that we will be closed on Thursday, November 28th for Thanksgiving. On Friday, November 29th, we will be open, but since it's an observed holiday, any requests made today will have their ticket start date pushed to Monday, December 3rd. Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season! #Thanksgiving #NC811 #HappyHolidays

Today, we pause to recognize and celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country. At NC811, we are proud to have employees like Parrish Reddick, who dedicated his service to protecting our freedoms. Parrish’s commitment to both his country and our community exemplifies the spirit of service that Veterans Day represents. Thank you, Parrish, and all veterans, for your sacrifices and unwavering dedication. Let’s take a moment to reflect on their courage and honor their legacy. #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #NC811

Our thoughts are with those affected by Hurricane Helene in Western NC. 💔 This is a challenging time for many families and communities as they begin the road to recovery. Please visit the NC Disaster Relief Fund to learn how you can contribute to relief efforts: #NCStrong

@PiedmontNG wrapped up the 2024 season by presenting the Modified Grand Lap Award to driver Tim Brown! It's been another fantastic year of spreading the 811 safe digging message at @BGSRacing . Thanks to everyone for supporting safety on and off the track!

Big shoutout to @RustOleum for featuring the 811 logo on their Precision Line Marking Paint series cans! This is a fantastic product that not only helps get the job done but also promotes the critical message of safe digging.

NASCAR driver @JoshWilliams is joined by @PHMSA_DOT and NC811 representatives at the @Nationals baseball game in D.C. today, celebrating National 811 Day! #811Day #SafeDigging #NC811 #PHMSA #JoshWilliams #CommunitySafety #Baseball @KauligRacing

Attention: Due to a Spectrum outage in Greensboro, our main office in that area is experiencing connectivity issues. If you encounter problems calling 811, or experience longer than normal hold times, please visit our website or use the NC811 app to submit your locate request through the Single Address Ticket or Remote Ticket Entry options. Thank you for your patience, and we hope to restore full service soon.

There's a worldwide IT outage due to a new Windows/Crowdstrike update affecting multiple critical systems. Despite this, North Carolina 811 phone systems, website, and app are all operational and ready to serve you. However, other agencies that are part of the 811 system, including utility locators, facility owners, along with local and state government, may be impacted by the outage. We kindly ask for your patience during this time until Microsoft resolves the issue.

Curious about vacuum excavation? Check out our latest video to see how this innovative, non-destructive method ensures safe digging and protects underground utilities! #NC811 #VacuumExcavation

🐾 Digging for fun? Rex knows the drill! 🐶⚒️ Always call 811 before you dig—unless you're digging for the perfect frisbee toss! 😄 #Call811 #SafeDigging #RexApproved #DigSmart

Promote safety at your next meeting with NC811's new Tailgate Safety Talk papers! Download 26 essential topics from our Education Resource section. Keep your team informed and protected. 🛡️ #SafetyFirst #NC811 Download now:

If you've ever been puzzled by the 811 system or faced delays with utility locates, this is a must-watch. The video covers who sends out utility locators, who accounts for most utility strikes, and much more. Take a moment to watch and share it!