Freedom, fireworks, family, friends and food. It’s what our Independence Day is all about. But it’s also, by one measure, the most dangerous day of the year. According to the Pew Research Center, on average, more than 45,000 people visit U.S. hospital emergency rooms for treatment of injuries on July 4 and 5 – nearly 91,000 in total, by far the highest daily numbers in the entire year. By comparison,…
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On 811 Day and all year round, it’s always the right call: Call Before You Dig
You’ll find “the 411” on 811 Day right there in your front and back yard. Actually, the idea is that you’ll let the experts find it – they’ll come to your home or business to check the grounds for free. This helps ensure that any project involving digging doesn’t rupture buried natural gas lines, sewage lines, electrical cables, water mains or other infrastructure hidden underground. In short, 811 Day (Aug.…
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