Columbia Gas Open House Damage Prevention Training
2026-02-18 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Detroit) | Columbia Gas of VA Training Center, 1812 Coyote Drive, Chester, VA, 23836, United States
Open House Damage Prevention Training

Presented by Columbia Gas of Virginia
Wednesday | February 18, 2026
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Columbia Gas Training Center
1812 Coyote Dr.
Chester, VA 23836
* Registration is limited to 20 participants
This training session will feature the recently updated Dig with CARE training material and will focus on Virginia law and industry best practices. The training is designed to help reduce the likelihood of damages that can lead to injury or death, environmental harm, service disruptions, and financial consequences.
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* Attendees must either back into a parking spot or use one of the pull-through spaces.

Fundamentals of Utility Locate Theory Class | Lorton VA
2026-02-24 08:00 - 14:30 | Fairfax Water/Griffith Treatment Plant, 9600 Ox Rd., Lorton, 22079, United States
Fundamentals of Utility Locate Theory Class
Lorton, Virginia
Tuesday
February 24, 2026
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Fairfax Water/Griffith Treatment Plant
9600 Ox Rd.
Lorton, VA 22079
Cost: $250.00
This is a 6-hour course designed to train you on all aspects and fundamentals of underground line locating. Lunch included.
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Fundamentals of Utility Locate Theory Class | Chester VA
2026-02-25 08:00 - 14:30 | VA
Fundamentals of Utility Locate Theory Class
Chester, VA
Wednesday
February 25, 2026
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Columbia Gas Training Facility
1812 Coyote Dr.
Chester, VA 23836
Cost: $250.00
This is a 6-hour course designed to train you on all aspects and fundamentals of underground line locating. Lunch included.
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Fundamentals of Utility Locate Theory Class | VA Beach
2026-02-26 08:00 - 14:30 | Virginia Beach Public Utilities Operations Center, 3500 Dam Neck Rd., Virginia Beach, VA, 23453, United States
Fundamentals of Utility Locate Theory Class
VA Beach, Virginia
Thursday
February 26, 2026
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Virginia Beach Public Utilities Operations Center
3500 Dam Neck Rd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23453

Cost: $250.00
This is a 6-hour course designed to train you on all aspects and fundamentals of underground line locating. Lunch included.
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In-Person Virginia 811 General Membership Meeting | Winchester
2026-03-11 08:00 - 12:00 | VA
In-Person Virginia 811 General Membership Meeting
Winchester, Virginia

Wednesday
March 11, 2026

The George Washington A Wyndham Grand Hotel
103 E Piccadilly St.
Winchester, VA 22601

MEETING AGENDA

8:00 – 9:00 AM: Check-in Open | Vendor Expo Open | Continental Breakfast
9:00 – 9:40 AM: Breakout Session 1 – The Garden Room and Lord Fairfax Room
Stop the Bleed, Perry McAlister RN, NRP, Injury Prevention, Education and Outreach Trauma Coordinator, Winchester Medical Center
Education and Safety Hit the Road: Tour Virginia 811Dig Safe Mobile Education Center and more…
9:50 – 10:30 AM: Breakout Session 2 – The Garden Room and Lord Fairfax Room
(Sessions Repeat)
10:45 – 10:50 AM: General Membership Meeting – The George Room
Welcome and Keynote Introduction
10:50 – 11:50 AM: Keynote Speaker
Jim Stepahin | President & Founder JMS Safety Services | Work Site Safety
11:50 AM: Virginia 811 Public Awareness Update | Door Prizes/ Closing
12:00 PM: Lunch

RSVP
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VIRTUAL MEETING LINKS:
Topic: Stop the Bleed
Time: Mar 11, 2026 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Topic: General Membership Meeting
Time: Mar 4, 2026 10:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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CANCELED: Springfield LDPC Meeting | NOVA Region 2
2026-03-19 10:00 - 12:00 | ***
CANCELED: Springfield LDPC Meeting Thursday 3-19-26
Rescheduled to Thursday | April 23, 2026
Due to a large event taking place in the Springfield area on Thursday, March 19, 2026, significant traffic congestion is expected near the meeting location, including along Industrial Road and surrounding I-95/I-495 ramps.
To ensure safe and timely travel for all attendees, the Springfield LDPC meeting scheduled for Thursday 3-19-26 has been CANCELED and RESCHEDULED.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you on Thursday | April 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM.
________________________________________________________________________________________________
New LDPC Meeting Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
New Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
View New Calendar Listing for This April 23rd LDPC Event: https://va811.com/event/springfield-ldpc-meeting-nova-region-2-2/
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CANCELED

Local Damage Prevention Committee (LDPC) Meeting
Springfield | NOVA Region 2
CANCELED: Thursday | March 19, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

LDPC Meeting | Suffolk | Eastern VA Region 3
2026-03-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Suffolk Traffic Operations Office Building, 800 Carolina Road, Suffolk, VA, 23434, United States
Local Damage Prevention Committee (LDPC) Meeting
Suffolk | Eastern VA Region 3
Thursday
March 19, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Suffolk Traffic Operations Office Building
800 Carolina Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
AGENDA:
-Welcome/Safety/Introductions
-VA811 Update
-SCC Update
-Guest Speaker
-Lunch Break
-Open Discussions
-Give Aways/Dismissal of Meeting
Catering Sponsor: Shentel Glofiber
Note: Please park in the front-right parking lot, directly in front of the fenced area. From there, walk toward the building with the roundabout at the entrance.
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LDPC Meeting | VA Beach | Eastern VA Region 2
2026-03-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Towne Center, 335 Independence Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462, United States
Local Damage Prevention Meeting (LDPC)
Virginia Beach | Eastern VA Region 2
Thursday
March 26, 2026
10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Towne Center Meeting Room 1
335 Independence Boulevard
Virginia Beach, VA, 23462
NOTE: If you previously tried to register and the event was full, additional spots are now available (3/24/26 2:30 PM)
Agenda:

Welcome/Safety/Introductions
VA811 Update
SCC Update
Guest Speaker
Lunch Break
Open Discussions
Give Aways
Outside Demonstration/Weather Pending

Catering Sponsor: Cross Underground
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Danville Utilities Underground Utility Safety Roundtable
2026-04-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Pepsi Cola Building, 661 Craghead St., Danville, VA, 24541, United States
Danville Utilities Underground Utility Safety Roundtable | April Safe Digging Month Kickoff Event
Wednesday
April 1, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Pepsi Building
661 Craghead St.
Danville, VA 24541
Join Danville Utilities for a collaborative roundtable focused on strengthening underground utility safety and coordination in Danville and Pittsylvania County. This meeting brings together utility companies, emergency responders, public works, SCC representatives, Virginia 811, engineers, contractors, locators, public officials, and other damage prevention partners.
Discussion Topics Include:

Compliance requirements
Damage prevention best practices
Emergency response and coordination
Cross-industry collaboration
Reducing excavation-related damages

Purpose:
To improve communication, enhance regulatory understanding, and promote proactive strategies that prevent utility damages and protect critical infrastructure.
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Agenda
Welcome & Opening Remarks- Krysta Simpson (Danville Utilities)

Greeting and introductions
Purpose of event and goals for the roundtable
Public Awareness, Stakeholders, Message Type and Community Safety

Commission Updates & Overview -Tim Grove (State Corporation Commission)

State Corporation Commission damage prevention updates

Damage Prevention Best Practices- Joseph Sparrow (VA811)

Updates at VA 811
Resources available through VA811

Emergency Response & Coordination- Justin Finan (Captain – Deputy Fire Marshal Henrico County, VA)

Stop Work Order
Investigative Process

Cross-Industry Collaboration Strategies-Brian Moubray (Virginia Department of Labor and Industry)

Sloping/Shoring methods

Open Discussion / Q&A

Feedback from attendees
Challenges, solutions, and shared insights

Networking & Partner Engagement

Meet-and-greet with utilities, contractors, VA811, SCC, responders, and more
Resource sharing and collaboration time

Closing Remarks

Key takeaways
Next steps and continued partnership opportunities

LDPC Meeting | Hampton | Eastern VA Region 1
2026-04-08 10:00 - 12:00 | S&N Infrastructure, 20 Basil Sawyer Dr. , Hampton, VA, 23666, United States
Local Damage Prevention Committee (LDPC) Meeting
Hampton | Eastern VA Region 1
Wednesday
April 8, 2026
10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
S&N Infrastructure
20 Basil Sawyer Dr.
Hampton, VA 23666

AGENDA
-Open Remarks- Chris Seawell
-Introductions
-Guest Speaker- Mark Norris- Eastcom- Locating in Today’s World
-Guest Presenter- Michael Scales- Manager of Damage Investigations- S&N Infrastructure
-VA811 and SCC Updates
-Discussion Roundtable
-Law Training from 12:30 to 2:30 pm
Catering Sponsor: S&N Infrastructure
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Virtual Broadband Coordination Roundtable - Eastern Shore
2026-04-14 10:00 - 11:00 | VA
BEAD Fiber Build Coordination Kickoff
(Accomack & Northampton, Trail’s End)
Tuesday | April 14, 2026 | 10:00 AM | Virtual
Virginia 811, hosted by the Broadband Support Specialists, is convening the first Broadband Coordination Roundtable to bring together member utilities, utility locators, and contractors on the Eastern Shore to prepare for upcoming BEAD-funded broadband projects.
As broadband expansion accelerates, early coordination is critical. This virtual meeting provides an opportunity to align stakeholders, open communication channels, reduce delays and rework, and reinforce safety and best practices. Developed with the Eastern Shore Broadband Authority, the roundtable supports smoother project execution and stronger collaboration across all participants.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Key stakeholders involved in underground utility work on the Eastern Shore — especially those who plan, coordinate, or execute projects. Participants include:

Eastern Shore of VA Broadband Authority (ESVBA)
Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD)
Member utilities
Excavators and contractors
Utility locators
Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
State Corporation Commission (SCC)

AGENDA:
1. Project Overview & What to Expect

Overview of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program timeline
Types of work entering the region (cable, fiber and satellite)
Initial geographic focus areas (where the work is starting)
Key constraints, including locate workforce capacity and how impacts may vary by region
Goal: Ensure everyone understands the scope, timing, and potential pressure points.

2. Stakeholder Perspectives & On-the-Ground Insights

Input from locators, utilities, and contractors
Regional insights, including Eastern Shore activity
Locator company perspectives
Goal: Share real-world challenges, align expectations, and identify gaps early.

3. Action Items

Identify action items as they arise
Assign responsible parties for follow-up
Establish timelines and expectations
Clarify points of contact for unanswered questions
Share and exchange contact information
Goal: Leave with clear ownership, defined next steps, and no loose ends.

4. Open Q&A & Coordination Support

Open discussion and problem-solving
Identify coordination needs across stakeholders
Connect attendees with the right resources
Points of contact
Follow-up coordination
Ongoing support as work progresses
Goal: Ensure everyone knows who to contact and how to move forward.

By aligning expectations early, we can keep projects moving safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

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Virtual meeting link coming soon — please check back for updates.

⏱ 60-Second Overview

LDPC Meeting | Roanoke| SW VA Region 5
2026-04-15 10:00 - 12:00 | South County Library, 6303 Merriman Road, Roanoke, VA, VA 24018, United States
Local Damage Prevention Committee (LDPC) Meeting
Roanoke | South West VA Region 5
Wednesday
April 15, 2026
10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
South County Library
(Meeting Room 2)
6303 Merriman Rd.
Roanoke, VA 24018
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LDPC Meeting | Glen Allen| Central VA Region 1
2026-04-17 09:00 - 14:00 | Ditch Witch ACE, 11053 Washington Hwy., Glen Allen, VA, 23059, United States
LDPC Meeting | Glen Allen | Central VA Region 1
LDPC Meeting & National Safe Digging Month Open House
Friday
April 17, 2026

AGENDA:
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | LDPC MEETING (with Breakfast)
10:00 AM – 12:00 | TRAINING
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | LUNCH

*LUNCH SPONSOR: S&N Infrastructure

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Springfield LDPC Meeting | NOVA Region 2
2026-04-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Washington Gas, 6801 Industrial Rd., Springfield, VA, 22151, United States
Local Damage Prevention Committee (LDPC) Meeting
Springfield | NOVA Region 2
Thursday
April 23, 2026
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Washington Gas
6801 Industrial Rd.
Springfield, VA 22151
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IMPORTANT ATTENDEE INFORMATION:

Please wear closed-toe shoes and dress appropriately for the outdoor Pipe Town tour.
A photo ID is required for security.

LDPC Meeting | Waynesboro | Southwest VA Region 7
2026-04-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Shentel Glo Fiber, 1150 Shenandoah Village Drive , Waynesboro, VA, 22980, United States
Local Damage Prevention Meeting (LDPC)
Waynesboro | Southwest VA Region 7
Thursday
April 23, 2026
10;00 AM – 11:30 AM
Shentel Glo Fiber
1150 Shenandoah Village Dr.
Waynesboro, VA 22980
Breakfast Sponsor: Shentel Glo Fiber
Discussion Topic: Damage Investigation
Best practices for efffective photo documentation and evidence collection to support accurate aeporting
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Virtual Broadband Coordination Roundtable | Lunenburg, Cumberland, and Prince Edward Counties
2026-05-20 10:00 - 11:00 | VA
BEAD Fiber Build Coordination Kickoff Roundtable
Planet Networks BEAD-Funded Broadband Projects
Lunenburg | Cumberland | Prince Edward
Wednesday | May 20, 2026 | 10:00 AM | Virtual
Virginia 811 Broadband Support Specialists are hosting a virtual Broadband Coordination Roundtable to bring together member utilities, utility locators, and contractors for Lunenburg, Cumberland, and Prince Edward counties to prepare for upcoming Planet Networks BEAD-funded broadband projects.
As broadband expansion accelerates, early coordination is critical. This virtual meeting provides an opportunity to align stakeholders, open communication channels, reduce delays and rework, and reinforce safety and best practices. Developed with Planet Networks, the roundtable supports smoother project execution and stronger collaboration across all participants.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Key stakeholders involved in underground utility work in Lunenburg, Cumberland, and Prince Edward counties — especially those who plan, coordinate, or execute projects. Participants include:

Member utilities
Excavators and contractors
Utility locators
Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
State Corporation Commission (SCC)

AGENDA:

To Be Posted Soon

Our goal is simple: align expectations early so projects move forward safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
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Virtual meeting link coming soon — please check back for updates.

Memorial Day
2026-05-25 | VA
Memorial Day

Virginia 811 will be closed for Presidents Day.
Only Emergency and 3-Hour Notice locate requests will be processed on this day.

Juneteenth
2026-06-19 | VA
Juneteenth
Virginia 811 will be closed for Juneteenth.
Only Emergency and 3-Hour Notice locate requests will be processed on this day.

Independence Day (Closed)
2026-07-03 | VA
Independence Day (Observed – Closed Friday, July 3)
Virginia 811 will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
Only Emergency and 3-Hour Notice locate requests will be processed on this day.

Labor Day
2026-09-07 | VA
Labor Day
Virginia 811 will be closed for Labor Day.
Only Emergency and 3-Hour Notice locate requests will be processed on this day.

Columbus Day
2026-10-12 | VA
Columbus Day
Virginia 811 will be closed for Columbus Day.
Only Emergency and 3-Hour Notice locate requests will be processed on this day.

LDPC Meeting | Hampton | Eastern VA Region 1
2026-10-27 10:00 - 12:00 | S&N Infrastructure, 20 Basil Sawyer Dr. , Hampton, VA, 23666, United States
Local Damage Prevention Committee (LDPC) Meeting
Hampton | Eastern VA Region 1
Tuesday
October 27, 2026
10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
20 Basil Sawyer Dr.
Hampton, VA 23666
Guest presentation: TBA
Catering Sponsor: S&N Infrastructure
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LDPC Meeting | Louisa | Central VA Region 2
2026-10-28 10:00 - 12:00 | S&N Infrastructure – Louisa, 3723 Three Notch Rd., Louisa, VA, 23093, United States
Local Damage Prevention Committee (LDPC) Meeting
Louisa| Central VA Region 2
Wednesday
October 28, 2026
10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
S&N Infrastructure
3723 Three Notch Rd.
Louisa, VA 23093
Guest presentation: TBA
Catering Sponsor: S&N Infrastructure
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Election Day
2026-11-03 | VA
Election Day
Virginia 811 will be closed for Election Day.
Only Emergency and 3-Hour Notice locate requests will be processed on this day.

Veterans Day
2026-11-11 | VA
Veterans Day
Virginia 811 will be closed for Veterans Day.
Only Emergency and 3-Hour Notice locate requests will be processed on this day.

Thanksgiving Day
2026-11-26 | VA
Thanksgiving Day
Virginia 811 will be closed for Thanksgiving.
Only Emergency and 3-Hour Notice locate requests will be processed on this day.

Day After Thanksgiving
2026-11-27 | VA
Day After Thanksgiving
Virginia 811 will be closed the day after Thanksgiving.
Only Emergency and 3-Hour Notice locate requests will be processed on this day.

Christmas Day
2026-12-25 | VA
Christmas Day
Virginia 811 will be closed for Christmas Day.
Only Emergency and 3-Hour Notice locate requests will be processed on this day.
