Common Ground Alliance Releases New Videos About the ’5 Steps to Safer Digging’

Videos outline responsibilities of each stakeholder group in preventing damage to underground utilities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2011 — Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the stakeholder-run organization focused on protecting underground utility lines and the people who dig near them, today announ…

CGA Partners with 3M and NASCAR Driver Greg Biffle to Promote 811 ‘Call Before You Dig’ Phone Number at Pocono on Aug. 7

Partnership is first of many 811 initiatives set for August 2011
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2011 — Common Ground Alliance (CGA) today announced it has partnered with 3M and Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 3M Ford Fusion in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, to promote the 811 “Call Before You Dig”…

One in Two ‘Do-It-Yourselfers’ Will Put Their Community’s Safety at Risk This Year, According to Recent Survey

DIYers’ failure to call 811 before digging can damage underground gas, electric, communications, water and sewer lines
WASHINGTON, March 30, 2011 — The Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the organization dedicated to protecting underground utility lines and the safety of people who dig nea…

Common Ground Alliance Announces National Partnership with United Rentals

“Call 811″ decals to be added to more than 12,000 pieces of equipment to remind excavators to dig safely and avoid underground utility lines
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2010 — The Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the leading organization focused on protecting underground utility lines and th…

Aug. 11 (8/11) Serves as Good Reminder for Americans to Always Call 811 Before Digging

Common Ground Alliance encourages people to make a free call a few days before digging to know what’s below
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9, 2010 — A recent report released by the Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the leading association dedicated to protecting underground utility lines and the safety of t…

Common Ground Alliance Launches Safe Digging Educational Partnership with The Home Depot

The Home Depot plans to educate customers about 811 National Call Before You Dig number
ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 7, 2010 — The Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the nation’s leading organization dedicated to protecting underground utility lines and the safety of people who dig near them, today a…

Sunshine State One Call Reminds Homeowners to Call 811 Before Digging to Avoid Underground Utilities and Potential Injury

New survey reveals many Americans will compromise their safety during spring digging projects
DEBARY, Fla., April 2, 2010 — Sunshine State One Call (SSOCOF) today announced results from a recent survey that found more than half (57 percent) of Americans who plan to dig on their property this year…

New Survey Reveals Many Americans Will Compromise Their Safety During Spring Digging Projects

Common Ground Alliance reminds homeowners to call 811 before digging to avoid underground utilities and potential injury
WASHINGTON, April 1, 2010 — The Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the international organization dedicated to protecting underground utility lines and the safety of people w…

Common Ground Alliance Teams with 3M and Race Car Driver Greg Biffle to Promote National Safe Digging Month This April

National “Call Before You Dig” number, 811, to be featured on Biffle’s No. 16 3M Ford Fusion
WASHINGTON, March 18, 2010 — The Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the nation’s leading organization focused on protecting underground utility lines and the safety of people who d…

Shell Pipeline Company Receives Common Ground Alliance President’s Award

Shell Representative Named Member of the Year
SAN DIEGO, March 3, 2010 — The Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the nation’s leading organization focused on protecting underground utility lines and the safety of people who dig near them, awarded Shell Pipeline Company LP the prestigious R…