VANCOUVER — April is Safe Digging Month in B.C. and as such BC 1 Call is reiterating to the digging community, along with the owners of underground infrastructure, the importance of clicking or calling before they dig.
“Who hasn’t taken safety for granted? We’ve all stood too high on a ladder or neglected to put on safety glasses thinking it’s OK just this once. Unfortunately, when we dig before contacting BC 1 Call, we risk cutting off critical services not just to our own home or business but to all those around us,” said BC 1 Call president Donna Grant in a statement.
“Do you want to be the one responsible for cutting off power to your neighbourhood during a big game or air conditioning during a heat dome? It happens far more than it should, plus our service is free. There are no good excuses.”
From April to September, BC 1 Call is conducting its 2025 Awareness Campaign to amplify the importance of clicking or calling before digging, including three different television spots, radio ads and digital initiatives.
Once a homeowner, business or construction project requests a free locate online or by calling 1-800-474-6886, BC 1 Call uses its mapping system to identify the relevant owners of underground infrastructure who are also BC 1 Call members. Each member is notified so they can provide critical information to those about to disturb the ground, a release reads.
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