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CenterPoint Energy Damage Prevention Shares the Safe Digging Message at Houston Astros FanFest Event
The Damage Prevention team sponsored a booth this past January at the annual Astros FanFest event. This event gives fans photo opportunities, exclusive meet and greets, and the chance to throw a ball on the field at Minute Maid Park.
Hundreds of fans attended the event and were able to interact with event sponsors and booths, including a chance to spin the prize wheel at the CenterPoint Energy table. Attendees were informed on safe digging practices and educated about the free 811 service to have their utilities located prior to any digging projects at home. Each guest was able to spin the wheel for a chance to take home an 811 prize.
“The first step to preventing a damage when digging is to use the 811 service to have lines marked,” says Enrique Reyes, Manager, Texas Damage Prevention. “Many Houston residents are not aware of the free call before you dig service, and our team is eager to help increase awareness and help keep our communities safe.”
The proceeds of the entry fees go toward the Astros Foundation, which is a team-led non-profit that ”seek[s] to harness the passion of our fans to support youth sports and education programs, the recognition/honor of our nation’s military, childhood cancer and domestic violence awareness and efforts to reduce homelessness.
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