April 1st marks the beginning of National Safe Digging Month. South Carolina 811 is encouraging others to “dig safely” across the State. Below you will find ways in which we are celebrating and promoting 811 during the month.


SC811 is providing stakeholders a full suite of tools to use in spreading the word about safe digging throughout April!

Governor’s Proclamation

Attorney General NSDM Post

SC811 Fast Facts

NSDM News

NSDM Graphic

NSDM Social Media Messages

NSDM Info Graphic

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Safe Digging Month from our Members

Are you doing anything to celebrate Safe Digging Month? If so, please send pictures and information to marketing@sc811.com and we will feature you on our social media pages.


Does it matter if I’m a professional excavator or a homeowner doing the work?

Our efforts to prevent utility and infrastructure damage are part of our ultimate priority.

Safe Digging Month Media

During the month of April, we like to educate about the importance of safe digging.

Week of April 1st

April 1 – National Safe Digging Month kicks off!

Week of April 3rd

April 3 – Release of the SC811 Quarterly Newsletter – Spring 2022 Edition highlighting National Safe Digging Month

~Governor McMasters’s Offical Proclamation

~Diggity’s “Ready, Set, Dig!” game kicks off!

April 4 – CGA’s tips, tools, and goals to reduce infrastructure damage in the US!

~ Greer CPW event, “Get the Scoop on 811!” at Abbott’s Frozen Custard!

April 5 – Passover Holiday – Chag Pesach sameach, and gut yontif!

April 6 – Don’t rely on your spidey senses. Give us a call at 811!

~Exactix – Upgrade to Become a Plus User Today!

April 7 – Happy Easter Weekend from SC811!

~ Register for the 40th Annual Joint NC/SC UCC Conference! Registration ends on April 20th, and the hotel reservation deadline is April 9th.

April 8 – Since 2008, National Safe Digging Month has been observed every April to remind everyone, homeowners and professionals, alike, to do their part in keeping communities safe by contacting 811.

April 9 – Happy Easter from all of us at SC811!

Week of April 10

April 10 – Ready, Set, Dig! Week 1 Contest Winner Announced!

April 11 – Be a part of something huge! Become an SC811 Partner!

April 12 – Save time and be an Exactix Superhero by becoming a plus user in Exactix today!

April 13 – Race weekend is almost here! Tune in to Call811.com on Saturday, April 15th, and keep an eye out for posts from Martinsville Speedway!

April 14 – Register for the 40th Annual NC/SC Joint UCC Conference. Early registration pricing ends on April 20.

Week of April 17

April 17 – 2023 Common Ground Alliance Conference & Expo starts TODAY in Orlando.

~ Ready, Set, Dig! Week 2 Contest Winner Announced!

April 18 – Did you know that contacting #811BeforeYouDig is just the first step of the safe digging process?

April 19 – Today is the final day to receive early registration pricing visit https://ncucc.org/ and register today!

April 20 – Your SC811 team is on the move again! We’re traveling from Orlando to Myrtle Beach to attend the @NUCA_National of the Carolinas Spring Conference.

April 21 – It’s always great to learn interesting new things, even on the job site.

April 22 – Happy #EarthDay! Thank you for protecting the earth and your community by contacting 811 before you dig for any project, large or small.

April 23 – We’re a week away from the 40th Annual Joint NC/SC UCC Conference. Visit the website for registration information https://ncucc.org/

Week of April 24

April 24 – Ready, Set, Dig! Week 3 Contest Winner Announced!

April 25 – Exactix – Upgrade to Become a Plus User!

April 27 – Say goodbye to your basic Exactix level and upgrade to a plus user now to receive your ticket number immediately!

April 29 – Happy #ArborDay! Thank you to all the folks who contacted 811 before planting trees.