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Safety First at Dominion Energy

Protecting our customers and employees from hazards

We are committed to protecting public health and safety and minimizing accidents involving electricity and natural gas.

Energy is used in many different ways to improve the lives of our customers, but it comes along with a variety of potential hazards that can affect you if you're not informed. So whether you're painting a house, turning on a stove or operating machinery, practicing caution around electric and gas systems is important to your safety.

Electric Safety

Electricity plays an essential role in our daily lives. Keep yourself safe by being aware of hazards and learning how to avoid them.

Natural Gas Safety

Natural Gas is used by more than 50 percent of American households. Learn more about this energy source and its excellent safety record.

Storm and Natural Disaster Safety

Plan ahead and learn how to stay safe before, during and after emergencies like storms, floods and earthquakes.

Call Before You Dig

Whether you're a homeowner, a contractor, or a farmer, call before you dig to make sure you're steering clear of hidden hazards. Learn more about the 811 safety line.

Report an Emergency

Promptly reporting an electrical or gas emergency can save lives. Contact us to report an emergency.

Community Safety

First Responders

Firefighters, police and EMTs face increased risk from accidental electrical contacts, natural gas leaks and fires. Learn more by visiting Dominion's First Responder safety web site.

Contractors

Contractors and construction workers face many safety hazards in the course of their work. Learn how to keep your team safe while on the job.

Kids, Teachers and Parents

Check out our games and activities that make learning about electric and natural gas fun and easy.

Learn how to confirm the identity of our workers to protect your personal information and your home.

Identify Dominion Energy Workers

Scams are on the rise. Learn how to tell if you're being scammed and how to correctly identify a Dominion Energy representative.

Preventing Future Outages

Tree Trimming

Together, we can prevent trees and shrubs from interrupting service. Help us prevent outages.

Right of Way Use

Safety is paramount for customers and Dominion Energy crews performing work within or near rights of way. Learn more about encroachments, easements and right of way use and safety.

Pipeline Integrity Management

We place a high priority on dependably transporting our natural gas. See how we're safely delivering this energy source to our customers.

Additional Safety Tips

Employees

When A Storm Strikes, We’re Ready

Meet one woman behind our response, Faby Helme

Published : 9/15/2022

Faby Helme, an Electric Distribution Specialist III, is orchestrating a variety of specialized storm roles across our footprint. In her role on our emergency preparedness team, she ensures that her colleagues are trained and ready for the impacts of ...

Faby Helme

Safety

Four Reasons To Contact 811 Before You Dig

Have your utility lines marked before starting outdoor projects that involve digging.

Updated : 5/11/2022

Four Reasons To Contact 811 Before You Dig

Four Reasons To Call 811 Before You Dig

Safety

Spot and Outsmart a Utility Scammer

Dominion Energy is reminding customers of the telltale signs of utility scams and what to do to stay safe.

Updated : 11/15/2021

Spot utility scams and protect yourself

Avoid Scams