BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Gov. Jack Dalrymple has proclaimed April as Safe Digging Month in North Dakota.
 
     In recognition, the North Dakota Public Service Commission is reminding everyone of the potential dangers and consequences of digging without first calling 811, North Dakota’s Call-Before-You-Dig number.
 
     Since 2009, the PSC says it has taken enforcement action in more than 20 cases related to violations of the Call-Before-You-Dig law.
 
     Regulators say the consequences of striking an underground utility can result in injury or death, service interruptions or damage to the environment.
 
     Officials say there were more than 1.1 million requests in North Dakota last year requesting locations of utilities.