West Virginia 811

Join us for 811 Day at Appalachian Power Park on August 11, 2022 6:30PM

Red, white and blue are the colors of the American flag, but they are also all part of the uniform underground utility color code. Learn about all the flags that mark buried utilities in the photo below.

Happy 4th of July weekend! Remember to practice safe digging and call 811 if you are digging more than 12” in the ground!

The Governor has declared by Proclamation April as safe digging month. In accordance with this, West Virginia 811 planted a tree this morning at John Adams Middle School. We showed the kids safe digging best practices. If you would like a tree planted at your school, please contact Carrie Clendening at [email protected]

We have a full house this morning at the 1st annual Damage Prevention Seminar

We’ve been busy at the 811 office stuffing conference bags for the Damage Prevention Seminar tomorrow. Stop by the registration desk to grab your bag. If you haven’t registered, it isn’t too late. Visit https://gowv.com/events/2022-damage-prevention-seminar/

Don’t be an April fool! April is safe digging month. Call 811 before you dig.

The Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia (GOWV) is hosting a free Damage Prevention Seminar from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Days Inn Conference Center in Flatwoods on Wednesday, April, 6, 2022. The agenda is packed with presenters that have excellent information to offer to any Utility Operator, contractor or Producer/Operator who needs to understand the current rules concerning damage prevention. This free educational opportunity is open to all operators of public service districts, municipal water and sewer utilities, gas operators and producers, contractors involved in ground disturbance activities as well as others interested in learning more about the requirements and efforts in place regarding Damage Prevention of any asset or utility service. Continuing Education hours will be available for course attendance and participation where applicable.

The Public Service Commission’s Director of Gas Pipeline Safety, Mary Friend, will kick off the day. Her opening session is about PSC compliance requirements and a regulation overview. That will be followed by information from Tom Taylor, Executive Director of WV811 and Carrie Clendening, Executive Director of the West Virginia Damage Prevention Board. Mr. Taylor will talk about the role and responsibilities of everyone involved in ground disturbance activities. Ms. Clendening will explain the Damage Control Board’s compliance requirements and what is expected of operators and excavators. She will also update attendees on the board’s recent investigation findings. Jerry Pauge, USIC LLC, will wrap up the morning sessions with an overview of some line locate statistics from WV as well as provide some supplemental information regarding vacuum excavation activities.

After lunch, there will be a panel discussion about best practices and initiatives. The panel members are Todd Grinstead from the West Virginia Rural Water Association, Stephen Thompson of Dominion Energy, Ray, Tristan Jenkins of Antero Resources and Chris Veazey of Spirit Energy Services, LLC. This will offer an opportunity for discussion and sharing ideas with some top damage prevention experts from the perspective of various utilities as well as from the transportation aspect as well.

The day will conclude with a session featuring Dr. William Minear the EMD Chief of the WVDHA. Dr. Minear will discuss emergency response protocol and lessons learned.

To register, go to https://gowv.com/events/2022-damage-prevention-seminar/ or call GOWV at 304-344-9867.

2022 Damage Prevention Seminar 2022 Damage Prevention Seminar Wednesday, April 6, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Days Inn, Flatwoods Governor Jim Justice has declared April 2022 as “Safe Digging Month.” To highlight the importance of this issue, the GO-WV Environmental and Safety Committee is hosting a free Damage Prevention...

Do you know what each color means?

Guess what? You can visit the online portal to submit your requests rather than calling 811. Visit https://wvgc.texas811.org/geocall/portal

ATTENTION Homeowners: Need to do something as simple as install a new mailbox? Guess what? You need to call 811 before you do.

Got damage? Need to report a violation? Go here: https://www.wvdpb.com/report-violation

Report Violation | WVDPB Website

Red, white and blue are the colors of the American flag, but they are also all part of the uniform underground utility color code. Learn about all the flags that mark buried utilities at www.call811.com.

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Planning to spend weekend on a DIY project? Don’t be a damage statistic. Always before you dig – even if you think your digging is too shallow to hit a buried utility. Know what’s below. .

Do you know your utility line colors?

Spring is around the corner! Don’t forget to call 811 for your projects! Or visit our online portal at www.wv811.com Select portal at the top right! Happy safe digging!

West Virginia 811 – Call Before You Dig! The West Virginia 811 mobile app offers fast and easy access to many resources for facility operators, excavators and homeowners directly from a smartphone. Submit, update or view a dig site map of a Locate Request and check the status or submit a Positive Response. Access information about West Vir...

West Virgina 811 Magazine 2020 Issue 4

West Virgina 811 Magazine 2020 Issue 4

Have you ever seen color markings like this? Know what’s below.

Submit your locate request tickets online!

https://wvgc.texas811.org/geocall/portal

Homeowners 🏡, state law requires you to call 811 for something simple as installing a new mailbox or pool.

ARTICLE: West Virginia’s Civil Enforcement Status.

BY: Courtlandt Smith, WV811 President; and Carrie Clendening, WVDPB Executive Director

ARTICLE: West Virginia’s Enforcement Program Status.

BY: Courtlandt Smith, WV811 President; and Carrie Clendening, WVDPB Executive Director