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Our team has been “full
steam ahead” to start this new year! We have been utilizing our relationships
to get integrated with our industry
in every way we can. First, by our commitment to serving all stakeholders. If you use 811 in any facet of your job, don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions, concerns or setbacks with your tickets. We are here to
help troubleshoot issues or help you communicate through any problems. We are your valued teammate in accomplishing your projects safely!
We do this daily, so let us know
when you are in need of help. Our contact information can be found on our website resource center under administration.
You will be seeing our damage prevention team throughout the state at conferences and events all year
long. We appreciate our partnerships with outstanding organizations throughout our industry and are proud to work together. We encourage you
to get involved with your industry’s association. We often participate in their events as well as recertification and continuing education courses. If you aren’t sure of a specific association or do not have a contact, we are more than happy to connect you.
Our Liaisons attend and support local Utility Coordinating Councils (UCCs) that occur statewide, many of which meet monthly. These meetings are
some of the best forums available to build relationships with your peers and discuss each other’s projects. The more we all can communicate together on our work, we set ourselves up for success and safety. The more we prepare, the better we will be. Check out our website events calendar for statewide UCC meeting details.
We hope you will invite us over for a safety meeting sooner rather than later.
Please keep this message in mind as we embark on a fruitful year: “Safety is in your hands. Every dig. Every time.”
The way I
it
By Cole Vanderlick Manager - Damage Prevention Louisiana 811
Upcoming Events
Police Jury Assoc of Louisiana Annual Convention, February 28 – March 1; Golden Nugget, Lake Charles, https://www.lpgov.org/ LGA GasTec Expo Day, March 12-13; Zachary, www.louisianagasassociation.org
Excavation Safety Alliance Global Excavation Safety Conf., March 19-21; New Orleans, www.excavationsafetyalliance.com/globalesc National Linemen’s Rodeo, April 5-6; Lafayette
Common Ground Alliance Conference & Expo, April 14-18, Colorado, https://www.cgaconference.com/
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