Pennsylvania One Call System, Inc.

ANNOUNCING OUR 2025 PA SAFETY DAY SCHEDULE with locations and dates. Registration is now open for exhibitors to sign up and qualify for early rates; speaker opportunities are available to share your knowledge (don't hesitate to let us know you're interested) and of course, without the support of our sponsors none of this would be possible. Sign up early to let us know you're committed to another year of education and support. #pasafetydays To register: www.pa1call.org/safetyday If you need assistance, contact one of our Damage Prevention Liaisons at www.pa1call.org/liaisons

Amidst the ongoing devastation of #HurricaneHelene and the looming threat of #Milton, our thoughts are with all those affected by these unprecedented storms. The scale of utility damage is staggering, and the restoration efforts ahead are monumental. At Common Ground Alliance, we're closely monitoring the situation and stand ready to support our members and partners in the affected regions. The resilience of our infrastructure and the safety of our communities are being tested like never before. To all the utility workers, first responders and volunteers on the ground: Your dedication and bravery in these challenging times are truly heroic. Your efforts to restore essential services and rebuild our communities are invaluable. As we face these historic disasters, let's remember the importance of damage prevention and infrastructure resilience. When the immediate crisis passes, we must come together to reassess and strengthen our systems to better withstand future challenges. For now, please stay safe, follow local authorities' guidance, and look out for one another. Remember to contact 811 before disturbing the ground in any way during restoration efforts – let’s not make a bad situation worse. Our community is strong, and together, we will overcome these challenges. #HurricaneRelief #811BeforeYouDig #InfrastructureResilience #UtilityWorkers #Locators

Kevin Goldblum, one of our Damage Prevention Liaisons was on hand today to share his knowledge about 811 at the seventh annual Cumberland county emergency planning summit held at the Army Heritage and Education Center in Carlisle. If you're in Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon or Perry counties, contact Kevin for a safety presentation. #811beforeyoudig www.pa1call.org/liaisons

Say hello to your Pennsylvania 811 Education Team! Feel free to contact if you have any questions or concerns: www.pa1call.org/liaisons (l to right first row) Maria White, Kevin Goldblum, Chance Montgomery, Erika Dominick, Kirk Kirkpatrick, Marcos Bernal (Supervisor), Blaire Prough, Jim Reynolds. (l to right second row) Greg Danks, Mark Lipka (Supervisor) Aaron Rugh, Dan Nemanic, Ryan Parrish, Brandon Dujmic (Senior DPL).

At the recent IRWA Chapter 9 board meeting, Maria White, one of our damage prevention liaisons, received the H. Lester Phillips award for significant contributions to the chapter. Congratulations, Maria!

We had a full house at our scheduled Excavator Program in York County today. If you're in the Adams, Lancaster or York counties, contact Aaron Rugh for a safety presentation. Rumor has it he does an awesome job explaining your responsibilities under PA Act 287, as amended. If you're not in Aaron's county area, no worries--we have a team of Damage Prevention Liaisons ready to help at www.pa1call.org/liaisons. #811beforeyoudig

CONGRATULATIONS to Mike Sostaric, Pennsylvania American Water, for achieving the highest score in the Global Locate Master Tournament at the PA Safety Day conference in Canonsburg where he competed against his peers. Mike now has the bragging rights for a whole year as the tournament's 'Local Locate Master' in the southwestern PA region. Congrats, Mike!

CONGRATULATIONS to Isaiah Condreay, USIC, for achieving the highest score in the Global Locate Master Tournament at the PA Safety Day conference in Erie where he competed against his peers. Isaiah now has the bragging rights for a whole year as the tournament's 'Local Locate Master' in the northwestern PA region. Congrats, Isaiah!

Pennsylvania 811 is bidding farewell to Norman Parrish, Education Manager, as he will officially retire on Friday. Please help us wish Norm, a happy and healthy retirement ahead. Last week in Canonsburg, we celebrated his hard work, dedication and achievements. We want to thank Norm for being a great leader, you will be missed. Keep in touch.

Thank you for sponsoring and participating in the Erie Safety Day conference last week. It was a great day! #811beforeyoudig