Public Awareness & Outreach

Promoting safe digging across Alabama.

Campaigns & Initiatives

Campaigns that drive safe digging behavior across Alabama

Alabama 811 leads statewide efforts focused on one simple goal: making sure people contact 811 before they dig.

These campaigns are timed and targeted to reach homeowners and professionals when it matters most, helping prevent utility damage, service disruptions, and potential injuries.

National Safe Digging Month 

April is National Safe Digging Month, a focused campaign each spring that increases awareness during peak digging season and encourages safe digging practices.

811 Day (August 11)

A statewide reminder that contacting 811 before digging is a simple step that helps prevent costly and dangerous mistakes.

Ongoing Awareness Campaigns

Safe digging is promoted year-round through digital campaigns, public service announcements, and community outreach across Alabama.

Kids Safe Digging Program

An engaging educational initiative to increase awareness and how to stay safe at home, school, and outdoors.

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Marketing & Logo Toolkits

Branded assets for consistent, accurate messaging

Alabama 811 provides official logos, messaging, and guidelines to help partners and organizations share the safe digging message clearly and consistently.

These assets are designed for use across print, digital, and broadcast platforms.

Download official Alabama 811 logos and messaging for use in outreach and public awareness.

Use official Alabama 811 logos for approved outreach efforts. Do not alter or distort proportions.

* Files are provided in ZIP format. Extract to access individual logos.

Long Logos (ZIP)

Horizontal formats for banners and wide layouts

Tall Logos (ZIP)

Vertical formats for print and signage

Taglines (ZIP)

Includes all formats and variations

All logos and taglines, including the source file (.eps):

Use these spots for digital campaigns, presentations, and public awareness messaging.

“Don’t Risk it”

15-seconds

“Avoid damages to underground utilities”

30-seconds

“Do you know what the colors mean?”

30-seconds

“Excavators”

30-seconds

“What happens after contacting 811?”

30-seconds

“Planning a project in the yard?”

30-seconds

“Utilities & the Comforts of Home”

15-seconds

“The Invisible Danger”

30-seconds

“Planning a project in the yard?”

30-seconds

Download ready-to-use materials for campaigns, events, and outreach initiatives.

National Safe Digging Month (NSDM) Toolkit

Everything needed to promote National Safe Digging Month, including social graphics, messaging, and digital assets.

Social Media Graphics (ZIP)

Pre-sized graphics for posts and outreach

Messaging & Captions (ZIP)

Ready-to-use language for posts and campaigns

Website & Banner Graphics (ZIP)

Digital banners for websites and promotions

Looking for printed materials like color code cards, stickers, or handouts? 

Alabama 811 offers printed materials like color code cards, stickers, handouts, and more to support safe digging awareness in your community.

Partnerships & Community Outreach

Alabama 811 works with utilities, contractors, schools, and community organizations to expand the reach of safe digging awareness across the state.

Ways to Partner

  • Facility sponsorships and signage
  • Community events and presentations
  • Equipment and location-based messaging

Work with us to promote safe digging awareness

Interested in working with Alabama 811 to promote safe digging awareness? Submit a request and our team will follow up with next steps.

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Kids Safe Digging Program

The Alabama 811 Kids Safe Digging program is an engaging educational initiative to increase awareness and encourage students to learn about energy sources and how to stay safe at home, school, and outdoors.

Content includes:

  • Educational materials designed for students
  • Interactive learning about utility safety
  • Available for schools and community groups