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National 811 Day: CenterPoint Energy reminds Customers to Contact 811 before Digging Projects
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· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about National 811 Day and the importance of contacting 811 before digging are available from CenterPoint Energy and Hello Woodlands.
CenterPoint Energy is reminding its customers in Texas to contact 811 before starting outdoor digging projects. This reminder is part of National 811 Day. The service is free and helps prevent damage to underground utility lines.
Contacting 811 is an essential safety step that customers and contractors must take. It helps avoid service interruptions and potentially life-threatening damage. So far in 2026, there have been approximately 3,500 damages to CenterPoint natural gas lines due to digging without locating and marking underground utility lines.
Further details about National 811 Day and the importance of contacting 811 before digging are available from CenterPoint Energy and Hello Woodlands.
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Category: business Published: August 11, 2026 Source: Hello Woodlands Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? CenterPoint Energy is reminding its customers in Texas to contact 811 before starting outdoor digging projects. This reminder is part of National 811 Day. The service is free and helps prevent damage…
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