811 Day 2024 at the Las Vegas Ballpark

The NRCGA put on an amazing event on Friday, Aug. 2, at the Las Vegas Ballpark. Thank you to all NRCGA members who helped knock this event out of the park!

Southwest Gas Vice President of Safety & Quality Jerry Schmidt threw out the first pitch at the NRCGA’s 811 Day celebration. The NRCGA chose Southwest Gas for the first-pitch honor in recognition of the gas company’s selection as the 2024 Silver Shovel Award winner!

Promoting Safe Digging on 8/11 – Call Before You Dig


Each year on August 11 (8/11), the NRCGA partners with the Common Ground Alliance, the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and damage prevention stakeholders nationwide to promote the 811 Call Before You Dig message.

August 11 serves as a timely reminder for Nevada homeowners and contractors to contact 811, or visit usanorth811.org, before starting any digging project. This free service marks underground utility lines to help prevent accidents and disruptions.

To raise awareness, the NRCGA’s 811 Day Committee hosts outreach events at popular locations across Nevada, bringing the safety message directly to the community. Striking a single utility line can result in injuries, costly repairs, service outages, or fines. That’s why every digging project—no matter how big or small—requires contacting 811 in advance.

Examples of projects that need an 811 request include:

  • Installing a mailbox
  • Building a deck
  • Planting a tree
  • Laying a patio

Check out the videos below, courtesy of Nevada’s 811 call center, Underground Service Alert, to see highlights from the NRCGA’s previous 811 Day efforts.

811 Day Through the Years

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