KS811 Excavator Workshops continue in February, with multiple opportunities to attend across the state. These free workshops provide updates on damage prevention requirements, jobsite safety, and the ticket management tools excavators rely on every day. https://t.co/INDu7RPFfo

A red flag is a metaphorical warning of danger, and a literal one. Don't dig near any flags marking underground utilities. Learn more on our website. https://t.co/80PAUZqddb #Kansas811 #DamagePrevention #Contact811 #Safety #RedFlags

Teach your family about natural gas safety this season! From how gas helps power your home to how to spot a leak, check out all the fun activities and games for all ages. https://t.co/jYjGItJWjj #Kansas811 #DamagePrevention #Contact811 #Safety #Electrical #ElectricalSafety

Thousands of your neighbors filed an underground utility line locate BEFORE they started their digging project, protecting themselves and their communities. Whose hero will you be when you file a free underground utility line locate request? #Kansas811 #DamagePrevention #Safety

Did you know, according to the APWA Color Code, orange paint and flags identify telecom, cable TV, fiber optic, and other communication utilities. Knowing the color code helps protect the connections we rely on every day. #KS811 #DamagePrevention #APWAColorCode #Telecomunications

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Let's commit to making the world a better place in honor of his legacy. #MLKDay Please note that this holiday does not affect your ticket wait time.

There’s a whole team that goes into preventing damage to underground utilities! Check out our website today to learn more! https://t.co/80PAUZqddb #Kansas811 #DamagePrevention #UtilitySafety

The Kansas 811 #ExcavatorWorkshops are filling up fast! These FREE classes are designed for excavators and crews looking for practical guidance, regulatory updates, and hands-on training you can apply on the job. Reserve a spot before they sell out! https://t.co/INDu7RPFfo

You know you need a ticket to go on planes, trains, to movies and to fairs. Did you know you also need a ticket to dig in your own backyard? You can get yours on our website or by calling 811. https://t.co/80PAUZqddb #Kansas811 #DamagePrevention #LocateRequest

Submitting and maintaining your locate requests is possible through our free and convenient app. Download it from your device's app store to submit and manage locate requests on the go. #Kansas811 #DamagePrevention #LocateRequest

Unlike many animals, utilities don’t hibernate underground for part of the year– they’re ALWAYS down there! Please ensure a locate request is ALWAYS filed before any digging takes place and watch out for critters and critical infrastructure. #KS811 #DamagePrevention #Hibernation

Often, we get questions about utility markings, but did you know our notification center doesn't employ locators? Check out our website if you have questions on the dos and don’ts of our piece of the #damageprevention puzzle! https://t.co/80PAUZqddb #Kansas811 #DamagePrevention

Here’s your New Years’ Safety Resolution challenge: ✅ Like this post or page ✅ Talk to one neighbor about 811 ✅ Snap a photo of utility markings share with a friend The more people who understand safe digging, the safer we all are! #Kansas811 #DamagePrevention

Join us at one of our first three Excavator workshops for free, in-person training covering damage prevention requirements, #jobsite #safety, ticket management tools, and hands-on locator/GIS training. Register at: https://t.co/INDu7RPFfo #kansas811 #damageprevention #excavator

Happy New Year! We’re proud to work alongside excavators, locators, utility operators, and homeowners to protect our community’s underground infrastructure. Here’s to a safe and productive year ahead.

A few minutes of your time could save thousands of dollars. Contacting Kansas 811 is free, but damaging a buried utility can cost you big. Submit a locate request online before you dig at https://t.co/t8BYbQyLpT! #SafeDigging #Contact811

The U.S. gets most of its electricity from natural gas, nuclear energy, and coal, with renewable sources supplying about 24% in 2024. None of that power reaches your home without the underground lines that deliver it. Before any digging project, make KS811 your first call.

Merry Christmas from all of us at 811! 🎄 We’re grateful for everyone who helps make safe digging possible across our state every day. Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy the holiday with those who matter most.

He sees you when you're sleeping; He knows when you're awake. He knows if you've called 8-1-1, So locate for goodness sakes!

Kids often don't understand the danger of electricity. Take an opportunity to point out overhead and underground power lines and any other electrical equipment to children and explain what they are. Learn tips to help keep children safe: