Reauthorized Law Strengthens Underground Utility Protection Efforts and Helps Emphasize Steps to Prevent Utility Damage

HARRISBURG – As warmer weather returns and outdoor projects ramp up, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is joining the national effort to recognize April as Safe Digging Month, urging homeowners, businesses, and contractors across the Commonwealth to follow proper safety protocols before any digging or excavation work.

“Spring is a busy season for all kinds of digging – whether it’s putting in a fence, planting trees, or installing broadband infrastructure,” said PUC Commissioner John F. Coleman Jr. “But that activity comes with real risks. Contacting 8-1-1 before you dig isn’t just common sense – it’s the law, and it’s the single most effective way to protect yourself, your community, and our underground infrastructure.”