Whitmer April 2021: Safe Digging Month WHEREAS, April is traditionally when spring weather encourages Michigan residents, excavators, and farmers to begin many small and large digging projects; and, WHEREAS, each year, these projects result in thousands of unintentional damages to underground utilities and pipelines by those who fail to contact MISS DIG 811 to have underground utilities located; and, WHEREAS, failure to contact MISS DIG 811 by calling 811 or visiting the organization's website at MISSDIG811.org before digging is the number one reason why Michigan residents cause unintended damages to underground utilities; and, WHEREAS, damages to underground utilities can cause service interruption, damage to the environment, and most serious of all, personal injury and even death; and,