Yard safety

Learn about safe planting, managing trees and plants, and the importance of calling 811 before you dig

Trees and plants need space to grow above and below ground. Planting the right tree in the right place helps reduce power outages, prevent wildfires and maintain reliable service.

Call 811 before you dig

 

To ensure that you remain safe when doing any digging projects, always call 811 first.

 

811 is a free service managed by Underground Service Alert (USA) and available to everyone. After you call, USA will contact PG&E and other companies that have underground lines in your area. Representatives will then mark the location of their underground lines so you can avoid them and dig safely.

 

Whether you are planting a tree or a garden, or digging holes for fence posts, call 811 at least two business days before you plan to start your project. 

Take extra care when a pipeline marker is present

Our bright yellow and orange markers indicate a natural gas transmission pipeline is nearby and display our 24-hour emergency gas hotline number.

Frequently asked questions

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