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Governor’s Proclamation Recognizing National Safe Digging Month

Written by Staff Report | Jul 8, 2026 2:50:23 PM

April marked National Safe Digging Month, and we were proud to share that the State of Louisiana officially recognized the importance of damage prevention through a Governor’s Proclamation. This proclamation reinforces a simple but critical message:

Safe digging is a shared responsibility.

(left) Brad Deshotel, AT&T and Brent Saltzman, Executive Director, Louisiana 811