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Southwest Ohio Damage Prevention Council participated in the Findlay Market Reds' Opening Day Parade in Cincinnati! In partnership with Kentucky 811, and with special thanks to Duke Energy Corporation and The Great Lakes Construction Co., OHIO811 kicked off the celebrations and raised awareness with a float featuring an excavator and a special guest—Suzy Shovel! We had a fantastic time connecting with everyone and celebrating the start of the Cincinnati Reds season!

Here is the month of April Damage Prevention Councils meeting dates!? ? The DPC’s host monthly meetings across various regions of Ohio, focusing on reducing damage, enhancing communication, and supporting efficient excavation practices statewide. These meetings bring together utility operators, government agencies, excavators, and industry professionals to collaborate and work toward these common goals.? ? Visit our website at https://lnkd.in/dCSVtAda to find the next DPC meeting near you!?

Last week, the OHIO811 Liaison team dedicated their efforts to educating attendees on the best damage prevention practices. Through interactive seminars and small group discussions, excavators had the chance to ask questions, gain valuable insights, and enhance their understanding of safe digging and the one-call process. A huge thank you to our AMAZING sponsors for making these seminars possible!? Mason Private Locating, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, CenterPoint Energy, bp, NORFIELD, and Columbia Gas of Ohio? ? Xenia Facility Sponsor: Green County Engineers If you missed our spring seminars, no need to worry! The OHIO811 Liaisons provide safety talks. Contact your local Liaison for more information! https://oups.org/liaisons/?

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Don't test your luck, protect yourself and your community by calling OHIO811 before you dig.

Happy National Surveyors Week! Surveying is a fundamental part of nearly every construction and engineering project, ensuring accuracy, safety, and efficiency. From mapping out new transmission lines to laying the groundwork for buildings, railroads, and countless other structures. This week, we celebrate their dedication and expertise in measuring and mapping the world around us!

Last week at OHIO811, we were proud to celebrate National Women in Construction Week by highlighting the talented women making a difference in the industry. Their dedication and expertise help keep our communities safe and thriving every single day!

Just a friendly reminder to set your clocks forward one hour tomorrow March 8th, at 2 a.m.! It’s also a great time to replace the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to keep you home safe!

Thank you State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel for taking the time to visit us! We enjoyed our conversation about public safety and underground damage prevention!

The 2025 OHIO811 Legislative Reception, held at the Museum Gallery of the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, brought together State Senators and House Representatives in support of the vital mission of underground damage prevention. We sincerely appreciate the state Legislators who took the time to engage with us and gain a deeper understanding of our public safety initiatives.

The OHIO811 Damage Prevention Journal February edition is now published online! This edition is filled with industry safety information from Ohio Homeland Security, Columbia Gas of Ohio, Ohio BWC (official), GPRS and more! Click here https://oups.org/dpj/ to read or sign up as a subscriber to have the DPJ delivered directly to your inbox!