Welcome to the first issue of a new look damage prevention magazine that West Virginia 811 has participated in for 5 years. What used to be the West Virginia 811 Magazine is now part of the Global 811 Magazine.
We think you’ll like the new format. More articles from around the globe focusing on damage prevention and we still have a section in the magazine that focuses on the stakeholders in West Virginia as we work together to reduce damages.
I’m starting my 3rd year as the Executive Director of WV811. I am grateful to those of you who have helped me get my feet on the ground. It has been a pleasure to learn from and work with you to take protecting our underground infrastructure to a higher level.
One of the things we’ve focused on is setting up training classes across the state to learn more about the West Virginia Dig Law and the enforcement process now in effect. If anyone needs to set up a training class, please reach out to me at 540-819-2093 or just email me at jerrypoage@wv811.com.
Also, we are setting up some excavator training classes throughout the state, so check out the WV811 website for dates and locations.
To expand our presence in the state, we will be attending or exhibiting at some expos/conferences that we haven’t been to in quite a while. For example, the Home and Garden show, Global 811 Damage Prevention Summit in September and of course this year’s State Fair. Did you know that this year is the 100th anniversary of West Virginia’s Fair? I hope you can make that one. If you can, you’ll see WV811, because we are going big for this special anniversary!
We are excited for the progress made in 2024 and expect even greater things in 2025! Let’s continue to work together to protect our underground utility lines. You are the reason we are here. Let us know how we can best help you define what a successful project looks like where you live.
Dig Safe!