NW Natural reminds homeowners, contractors and landscapers to call 811 to locate underground utilities at least two business days ahead of starting any project that involves digging. Locate requests are accepted over the phone or online at oregon811.com.

NW Natural responds to more than 500 dig-ins or damages each year in its service territory, which are often caused by third-party contractors or homeowners who didn’t call 811 before starting a project.

If while digging a gas line is accidentally hit, report it immediately by calling NW Natural’s 24-hour emergency line at 800-882-3377, or 911.