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Because it's the time of year when temperatures increase in many parts of the country and spring digging projects begin, April is an important time to remember how important it is to contact 811 at least a few days before putting a shovel in the ground. As such, April is recognized as National Safe Digging Month. Highlighting the importance of safe digging helps to remind excavators and contractors that State law requires them to call one of the State’s toll-free one-call centers before starting any digging, excavation, or demolition project. Homeowners are also encouraged to contact the State’s toll-free one-call center before taking on any similar projects. In upstate New York, our local notification center is UDig NY. For more information about UDig NY, go to www.udigny.org or call 315-437-7394. To place a mark-out request with UDig NY, call 1-800-962-7962.