Louisiana 811

This week, we give a big shoutout to the amazing customer service reps who answer the call when you dial 811. Thank you for guiding homeowners and professionals through the safe digging process every day! #CSAppreciationWeek #ThankYou #811Heroes

Last night’s Diggers Night Out was a HUGE success! A big thank you to the Lake Charles Utility Coordinating Council for putting on such a fantastic event. It was amazing to see so many dedicated excavators, utility professionals, and colleagues come together for a night of collaboration about all things utilities. The turnout was incredible, and the sponsors truly went all out with some amazing door prizes. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was filled with camaraderie and valuable discussions around safety and best practices in the field. This is the secret sauce to damage prevention! Special shoutout to our guest speakers Greg Galle and the Executive Director of Louisiana 811, Brent Saltzman, who both delivered insightful presentations on damage prevention and the importance of working together to keep our communities safe. Their words resonated with everyone in attendance. Thank you to our MC, Damage Prevention Manager, Billy Forest. A huge thank you to everyone who attended, participated, and supported this event. Together, we’re making our work safer and more efficient every day! #UtilitySafety #DamagePrevention #Louisiana811 #Collaboration #DigSafe #ExcavationSafety

Planning to decorate your yard for Halloween? Before you stick any decorations in the ground, contact 811 to avoid hitting any underground utilities. A spooky yard doesn’t have to mean scary surprises! #SafeDigging #Halloween

When submitting a locate request, #WhiteLining (marking the area where you plan to dig with white paint or flags) can help utility locators identify the exact area of your project. This simple step sets your project up for more efficient locating and marking. #SafeDigging

Did you know that natural gas is odorless and colorless? Utility companies add a distinctive odorant called mercaptan to make it detectable in case of leaks. Learn more intriguing facts about natural gas and its role in powering our homes and industries. https://lnkd.in/ePqfvg7Z #NaturalGasFacts

As the weather cools off, many are rushing to finish outdoor projects. Before you break ground, make sure to contact 811. Whether you’re installing a new deck or simply planting shrubs, knowing what’s beneath the surface is key to a successful project. 🛠️🏡 #Contact811

The Northshore Utility Council conducted a fantastic event last night with their 7th Annual Digger's Night Out Program. There were nearly 400 attendees who witnessed Kinder Morgan's Gas House Demo and heard from the honorable Governor Landry discussing broadband work in Louisiana!

Please join us in congratulating Billy Forest for his promotion to Manager-Damage Prevention! Billy has proven himself as a leader and we know he will be successful in his new role.

Today we celebrate the individuals who keep our communities safe. From locators and excavators to contractors and more, tradespeople in the #DamagePrevention industry play a vital role in protecting our underground utilities #NationalTradesmanDay #ThankATradesman #SafeDigging

Explore fascinating facts about water resources and conservation efforts at the link below, and always remember to protect water utilities by having all underground utility lines marked before any digging project. https://lnkd.in/gVcazzPK #WaterFacts #Conservation