Utility flags are important. Anyone who has ever completed a home project that involves going deep into the ground knows that 811 is the number you want to call before digging any holes in your lawn.

AURORA, Colo. — There are red flags all over Heather Gardens, near the site of last Friday's explosion. They're the kind of red flags you want to see when there is digging happening near utility lines ...

Homeowners should be aware of utility flags in their yard and avoid knocking them down or digging near them, as they are used ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. little yellow utility flags on lawn - VDB Photos/Shutterstock If you look out in your yard and spot little yellow flags scattered ...