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In the meantime, explore the answers to the safe digging quiz below:

1. Natural gas smells like rotten eggs. True! Natural gas is naturally colorless and odorless. So natural gas companies like us add a harmless chemical called mercaptan to natural gas to make sure it's detectable in case of a leak. Learn more about what to do if you smell gas. 
2. What number do you call before you start digging? B - 811 811 is the national one call for safe digging. Regardless of what state you live in, 811 is your number. Be sure to put in a ticket at least 5-7 business days before you plan to dig.
3. I should call 811 before I: D - all of the above! Whether you're installing a mailbox, planting a tree, putting in a fence or something else that requires you to dig, always call 811. It's free, and it's the law.