Independence Day (Closed)
2026-07-03
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.

American Water Works Association Annual Joint Safety Seminar
2026-07-23 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | CitySpace- Charlottesville, 100 5th St NE, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
American Water Works Association Annual Joint Safety Seminar
*** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED ***
Thursday
Jul 23, 2026
8:00 AM – 3:45 PM
CitySpace- Charlottesville
100 5th St NE
Charlottesville, VA 22902

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE SEE THE SAFETY SEMINAR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

https://vaawwa.org/events/2026-safety-seminar/

Virginia 811 Exactix Bootcamp | Hampton
2026-07-23 10:00 - 12:30 | S&N Infrastructure, 20 Basil Sawyer Dr., Hampton, VA, 23666, United States
Virginia 811 Exactix Bootcamp
The Questions We Hear Every Day — Finally in One Room.

Thursday
July 23, 2026
10:00 AM–12:30 PM
S&N Infrastructure
20 Basil Sawyer Dr.
Hampton, VA 23666
Breakfast and lunch will be provided

Anyone who works with the 811 system knows that questions come up constantly in the field—about Exactix, mapping, member responsibilities, and operations—but the answers often live across different teams and subject matter experts, making it difficult to know who to ask.
The Virginia 811 Exactix Bootcamp is a chance to bring those questions — and the people who can answer them — into the same room. Utilities, excavators, locators, and stakeholders will have the opportunity to talk through real-world challenges, ask questions directly, and learn from one another.
By getting together in person, we believe everyone will walk away with clearer answers, stronger connections, and a better understanding of how the system works for everyone involved.
Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/7zv6n5p

LDPC Meeting | Lynchburg | SW VA Region 6
2026-07-31 11:00 - 12:30 | Liberty University Emergency Operations Center, 4550 Mayflower Drive, Lynnchburg, VA, 24501, United States
Local Damage Prevention Meeting (LDPC)
Lynchburg | Southwest VA Region 6
Wednesday
July 31, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Liberty University Emergency Operations Center
4550 Mayflower Drive
Lynchburg, VA 24501
Room C1261
RSVP HERE: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qww4dmk

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LDPC Meeting | Palmyra | Central VA Region 1
2026-08-05 10:00 - 12:00 | VMDAEC Palmyra Training Center, 1293 Salem Church Rd., Palmyra, VA, 22963, United States
Central VA Region 1
Wednesday
August 5, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
VMDAEC Palmyra Training Center
1293 Salem Church Rd.
Palmyra, VA 22963
Agenda:
Safety presentation: Working in Extreme Heat
Mark Norris (EastComm): New technology in the locating industry
Virginia 811 presentation
SCC presentation
Breakfast Sponsor: S&N Infrastructure
Parking is available on-site. Please back into parking spaces.
RSVP HERE: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/w57fesr

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Virtual Broadband Coordination Roundtable | Caroline and Spotsylvania Counties
2026-08-12 10:00 - 11:00
BEAD Fiber Build Coordination Kickoff Roundtable
iWiSP, BEAD-Funded Broadband Projects
Caroline | Spotsylvania
Wednesday | August 12, 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 Caroline and Spotsylvania counties to prepare for upcoming iWiSP,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 iWiSP,, the roundtable supports smoother project execution and stronger collaboration across all participants.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Key stakeholders involved in underground utility work in Caroline and Spotsylvania 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.
RSVP HERE: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/3xjx62n

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84931024396

Meeting chat link
https://us06web.zoom.us/launch/jc/84931024396

Meeting ID: 849 3102 4396

CANCELLED: Toss for a Cause Cornhole Tournament
2026-08-19 17:30 - 21:00 | The Park RVA, 1407 Cummings Drive, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

LDPC Meeting | Staunton | SW VA Region 7
2026-08-28 08:30 - 10:30 | Columbia Gas, 102 Valley Center Drive, Staunton, VA, 24401, United States
Local Damage Prevention Meeting (LDPC)
Staunton| Southwest VA Region 7
Friday
August 28, 2026
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Columbia Gas
102 Valley Center Drive
Staunton, VA 24401
** Please pull through or back into your parking space. **
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Labor Day
2026-09-07
Labor Day
Virginia 811 will be closed for Labor Day.
Only Emergency and 3-Hour Notice locate requests will be processed on this day.

Paradigm Pipeline Safety Awareness Training Program | VA Beach
2026-09-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Moose Family Center 1198, 3133 Shipps Corner Rd., Virginia Beach, VA, 23453-2925, United States
Coordinated Response & Excavator Exercise Pipeline Safety Program (CoRE-EX)
Virginia Beach
Tuesday | September 8, 2026 | 5:30 PM
MOOSE FAMILY CENTER 1198
3133 Shipps Corner Rd.

Virginia Beach, VA 23453-2925

REGISTER HERE

Counties:
Chesapeake | Portsmouth | Suffolk | Virginia Beach

Audiences:
Emergency Officials | Excavators | Public Officials | School Districts

Sponsors:
Columbia Gas of Virginia | Sunoco, LLC

LDPC Meeting | Lorton | Northern VA Region 2
2026-09-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Fairfax Water, 9600 Ox Road, Lorton, VA, 22079, United States
Local Damage Prevention (LDPC) Meeting

Lorton | Northern VA Region 2
Wednesday
September 9, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fairfax Water
9600 Ox Rd.
Lorton, VA 22079
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Paradigm Pipeline Safety Awareness Training Program | SMITHFIELD
2026-09-09 17:30 - 19:00 | The Smithfield Center, 220 N. Church St., Smithfield, VA, 23430, United States
Coordinated Response & Excavator Exercise Pipeline Safety Program (CoRE-EX)
SMITHFIELD
Wednesday | September 9, 2026 | 5:30 PM
The Smithfield Center
220 N. Church St.
Smithfield, VA 23430

REGISTER HERE

Counties:
Isle of Wight | Surry

Audiences:
Emergency Officials | Excavators | Public Officials | School Districts

Sponsors:
Columbia Gas of Virginia

Paradigm Pipeline Safety Awareness Training Program | EMPORIA
2026-09-10 17:30 - 19:00 | Golden Leaf Commons, 1300 Greensville Country Circle, Emporia, VA, 23847, United States
Coordinated Response & Excavator Exercise Pipeline Safety Program (CoRE-EX)
EMPORIA
Thursday | September 10, 2026 | 5:30 PM
Golden Leaf Commons
1300 Greensville County Cir.
Suite B
Emporia, VA 23847

REGISTER HERE

Counties:
Brunswick | Emporia | Franklin | Greensville | Southampton | Sussex

Audiences:
Emergency Officials | Excavators | Public Officials | School Districts

Sponsors:
Columbia Gas of Virginia | Sunoco, LLC

Paradigm Pipeline Safety Awareness Training Program | COLONIAL HEIGHTS
2026-09-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Hilton Garden Inn Richmond Airport, 441 International Center Dr., Richmond, VA, 23150, United States
Coordinated Response & Excavator Exercise Pipeline Safety Program (CoRE-EX)
COLONIAL HEIGHTS
Monday | September 14, 2026 | 5:30 PM

HILTON GARDEN INN RICHMOND SOUTH/SOUTHPARK*
*Please note: This is a change of address from the previously posted location.
800 Southpark Blvd.
Colonial Heights, VA 23834-3612

Counties:
Chesterfield | Colonial Heights | Dinwiddie | Goochland | Hanover | Henrico | Hopewell | James City | Petersburg | Powhatan | Prince George | Richmond

Audiences:
Emergency Officials | Excavators | Public Officials | School Districts

Sponsors:
Columbia Gas of Virginia | Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage

REGISTER HERE

Paradigm Pipeline Safety Awareness Training Program | SANDSTON
2026-09-15 11:00 - 12:30 | Doubletree by Hilton Richmond Airport, 445 International Center Dr., Sandston, VA, 23150, United States
Coordinated Response & Excavator Exercise Pipeline Safety Program (CoRE-EX)
SANDSTON
Tuesday | September 15, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Doubletree by Hilton Richmond Airport
445 International Center Dr.
Sandston, VA 23150

Counties:
Caroline | Chesterfield | Colonial Heights | Dinwiddie | Goochland | Hanover | Henrico | Hopewell | James City | Petersburg | Powhatan | Prince George |Richmond

Audiences:
Emergency Officials | Excavators | Public Officials | School Districts

Sponsors:
Columbia Gas of Virginia | Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage

REGISTER HERE

In-Person Virginia 811 General Membership Meeting | Roanoke
2026-09-16 08:30 - 12:00 | The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, 110 Shenandoah Ave NE, Roanoke, VA, 24016, United States
In-Person Virginia 811 General Membership Meeting
Roanoke, Virginia
Wednesday
September 16, 2026
8:30 AM-12:00 PM
The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center
110 Shenandoah Ave NE
Roanoke, VA 24016

MEETING AGENDA:
7:30 – 10:30 AM Check-in Open | Vendor Expo Open | Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 9:15 AM Breakout Session 1 – Monroe and Wilson
Exactix Bootcamp Highlights: A Lightning Round with Virginia 811 Experts | Hosted by Brandon Massenburg, participants Marcy Carroll, Anna Hudgins, Amanda Cottrell and Marty Mitchem
The Broadband Field Playbook: What Excavators, Locators and Project Teams are Doing to Keep Projects Moving Efficiently Across Virginia | Hosted by Fernando Mendez, participants Anita Scott, VA811; Elizabeth Tate, Shentel GloFiber; and Shana Dunaway, Utiliquest
9:25 – 10:10 AM Breakout Session 2 – Monroe and Wilson
(Sessions Repeat)
10:25 – 10:45 AM General Membership Meeting – Granby Ballroom
Presentation of 2025 Damage Prevention Ambassador Award
VA811 Update with CEO, Scott Crawford
Welcome and Keynote Introduction
10:45 – 11:50 AM Keynote Speaker
The Buried Truth Uncovered | Eric Giguere, Safety Awareness Solutions
12:00 PM Virginia 811 Public Awareness Update
12:10 PM Prizes / Closing
12:15 PM Lunch
Hotel Information
Virginia 811 has secured a discounted room rate of $219 (+ applicable taxes and fees) per night for members who need overnight accommodations. NOTE: the cutoff date for reservations is Friday, August 14, 2026.
To book online, please visit the following link: https://book.passkey.com/e/51195838 or guests may also call the hotel at 540-985-5900 and mention the Virginia 811 Membership Meeting room block to reserve a room.
RSVP:
Please visit the following link to enter your RSVP information: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/998c4acbc61742a692d4ed3b4563afb0

Paradigm Pipeline Safety Awareness Training Program | FREDERICKSBURG
2026-09-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Themes LLC, 10625 Courthouse Rd., Fredericksburg, VA, 22407-1665, United States
Coordinated Response & Excavator Exercise Pipeline Safety Program (CoRE-EX)
FREDERICKSBURG
Wednesday | September 16, 2026 | 5:30 PM
THEMES LLC
10625 Courthouse Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407

Counties:
Fredericksburg | Spotsylvania | Stafford

Audiences:
Emergency Officials | Excavators | Public Officials | School Districts

Sponsors:
Columbia Gas of Virginia

REGISTER HERE

Paradigm Pipeline Safety Awareness Training Program | MANANASS
2026-09-17 11:00 - 12:30 | American Legion, 9950 Cockrell Rd., Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Coordinated Response & Excavator Exercise Pipeline Safety Program (CoRE-EX)
MANANASS
Thursday | September 17, 2026 | 11:00 AM
American Legion
9950 Cockrell Rd.
Manansass, VA 20110

Counties:
Fairfax | Loudoun | Manassas | Manassas Park | Prince William

Audiences:
Emergency Officials | Excavators | Public Officials | School Districts

Sponsors:
Columbia Gas of Virginia | Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage

REGISTER HERE

Staking University Locator Certification Seminar - Charlottesville
2026-09-22 08:30 - 2026-09-23 16:30 | Damage Prevention Solutions, LLC, 315 Old Ivy Way, Suite 203, Charlottesville, VA, 22903, United States
2 Day Locator Certification Seminars – Charlottesville, VA
September 22 – September 23
8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Damage Prevention Solutions, LLC
315 Old Ivy Way, Suite 203
Charlottesville, VA 22903
$950.00 per person
Staking U’s Locator Certification Seminars (LCS) are designed to aid locators in developing:

Superior troubleshooting techniques
Skills to consistently provide accurate and complete utility location information
Mastery of locating equipment
Skills required to pass Staking U’s locator certification test

The Locator Certification Seminar includes classroom learning and outdoor presentations. An opportunity to take Staking U’s written certification test is available at the end of class.
Learn more and register here: https://www.stakinguniversity.com/class/2-day-lcs-charlottesville-va/

Paradigm Pipeline Safety Awareness Training Program | CULPEPER
2026-09-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Pepper Grill, 791 Madison Rd., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Coordinated Response & Excavator Exercise Pipeline Safety Program (CoRE-EX)
CULPEPER
Tuesday | September 22, 2026 | 5:30 PM
Pepper Grill
791 Madison Rd.
Culpeper, VA 22701

Counties:
Culpeper | Fauquier | Madison | Orange | Page | Warren

Audiences:
Emergency Officials | Excavators | Public Officials | School Districts

Sponsors:
Columbia Gas of Virginia | Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage

REGISTER HERE

Paradigm Pipeline Safety Awareness Training Program | HARRISONBURG
2026-09-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Veterans of Foreign Wars, 450 Waterman Dr., Harrisonburg, VA, 22802, United States
Coordinated Response & Excavator Exercise Pipeline Safety Program (CoRE-EX)
HARRISONBURG
Wednesday | September 23, 2026 | 5:30 PM
Veterans of Foreign Wars
450 Waterman Dr.
Harrisonburg, VA 22802

Counties:
Augusta | Harrisonburg | Rockingham | Shenandoah | Staunton | Waynesboro

Audiences:
Emergency Officials | Excavators | Public Officials | School Districts

Sponsors:
Columbia Gas of Virginia

REGISTER HERE

Virtual Spanish LDPC Meeting
2026-09-24 12:00 - 13:00
Virtual Spanish LDPC Meeting
Thursday
September 24th
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Meeting link coming soon. Please check back for details.

Paradigm Pipeline Safety Awareness Training Program | RUCKERSVILLE
2026-09-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Blue Ridge Cafe & Catering, 8315 Seminole Trail Suite 5, Ruckersville, VA, 22968, United States
Coordinated Response & Excavator Exercise Pipeline Safety Program (CoRE-EX)
RUCKERSVILLE
Thursday | September 24, 2026 | 5:30 PM
Blue Ridge Cafe & Catering
8315 Seminole Trail
Suite 5
Ruckersville, VA 22968

Counties:
Albemarle | Charlottesville | Greene

Audiences:
Emergency Officials | Excavators | Public Officials | School Districts

Sponsors:
Columbia Gas of Virginia

REGISTER HERE

Paradigm Pipeline Safety Awareness Training Program | LOUISA
2026-09-29 17:30 - 19:00 | LOUISA COUNTY MOOSE LODGE 2065, 349 School Bus Rd., Louisa, VA, 23093, United States
Coordinated Response & Excavator Exercise Pipeline Safety Program (CoRE-EX)
LOUISA
Tuesday | September 29, 2026 | 5:30 PM
LOUISA COUNTY MOOSE LODGE 2065
349 School Bus Rd.
Louisa, VA 23093

Counties:
Buckingham | Fluvanna | Louisa

Audiences:
Emergency Officials | Excavators | Public Officials | School Districts

Sponsors:
Columbia Gas of Virginia

REGISTER HERE

Excavator Town Hall
2026-09-30 11:00 - 12:00
2026 Excavator Survey & Town Hall
To Our Excavator Community,
As part of our strategic plan and continuous improvement efforts, Virginia 811 conducts an annual stakeholder “town hall process.” Each year, we select a different stakeholder group (excavators, locators, utility operators) to provide feedback on Virginia 811’s processes and technologies.
For 2026, we are surveying our Excavator community as part of the “town hall” process.
The virtual Excavator Town Hall is scheduled for
Wednesday
September 30, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Survey and Town Hall meeting details will be available soon.
Please check back for the survey and registration link.
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By participating in both the Excavator Survey and the Excavator Town Hall,
you’ll have a chance to win one of four $50 Lowe’s gift card!

Paradigm Pipeline Safety Awareness Training Program | LYNCHBURG
2026-09-30 17:30 - 19:00 | Grinnin’ Bear Tavern, 9789 Richmond Hwy. , Lynchburg, VA, 24504-4095, United States
Coordinated Response & Excavator Exercise Pipeline Safety Program (CoRE-EX)
LYNCHBURG
Wednesday| September 30, 2026 | 5:30 PM
Grinnin’ Bear Tavern
9789 Richmond Hwy.
Lynchburg, VA 24504

Counties:
Amherst | Appomattox | Bedford | Bedford City | Campbell | Lynchburg

Audiences:
Emergency Officials | Excavators | Public Officials | School Districts

Sponsors:
Columbia Gas of Virginia

REGISTER HERE

Paradigm Pipeline Safety Awareness Training Program | SOUTH BOSTON
2026-10-01 17:30 - 19:00 | Washington Coleman Community Center, 1927 Jeffress Blvd., South Boston, VA, 24592-1807, United States
Coordinated Response & Excavator Exercise Pipeline Safety Program (CoRE-EX)
SOUTH BOSTON
Thursday | October 1, 2026 | 5:30 PM

Washington Coleman Community Center
1927 Jeffress Blvd.
South Boston, VA 23592

Counties:
Danville | Halifax | Mecklenburg | Pittsylvania

Audiences:
Emergency Officials | Excavators | Public Officials | School Districts

Sponsors:
Columbia Gas of Virginia | Mountain Valley Pipeline

REGISTER HERE

Paradigm Pipeline Safety Awareness Training Program | MARTINSVILLE
2026-10-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Chatmoss Country Club, 550 Mount Olivet Rd. , Martinsville, VA, 24112, United States
Coordinated Response & Excavator Exercise Pipeline Safety Program (CoRE-EX)
MARTINSVILLE
Tuesday | October 6, 2026 | 5:30 PM

Chatmoss Country Club
550 Mount Olivet Rd.
Martinsville, VA 24112

Counties:
Carroll | Franklin | Henry | Martinsville | Patrick

Audiences:
Emergency Officials | Excavators | Public Officials | School Districts

Sponsors:
East Tennessee Natural Gas | Mountain Valley Pipeline | Southwestern Virginia Gas

REGISTER HERE

Paradigm Pipeline Safety Awareness Training Program | ROANOKE
2026-10-07 11:00 - 12:30 | Green Ridge Recreation Center, 7415 Wood Haven Rd., Roanoke, VA, 24019, United States
Coordinated Response & Excavator Exercise Pipeline Safety Program (CoRE-EX)
ROANOKE
Wednesday | October 7, 2026 | 11:00 AM

Green Ridge Recreation Center
7415 Wood Haven Rd.
Roanoke, VA 24019

Counties:
Alleghany | Bath | Botetourt | Buena Vista | Covington | Lexington | Roanoke | Roanoke | Rockbridge | Salem

Audiences:
Emergency Officials | Excavators | Public Officials | School Districts

Sponsors:
Columbia Gas of Virginia | East Tennessee Natural Gas | Mountain Valley Pipeline

REGISTER HERE

Paradigm Pipeline Safety Awareness Training Program | BLACKSBURG
2026-10-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Dr., Blacksburg, VA, 24060-3138, United States
Coordinated Response & Excavator Exercise Pipeline Safety Program (CoRE-EX)
BLACKSBURG
Thursday | October 8, 2026 | 5:30 PM

Blacksburg Community Center
725 Patrick Henry Dr.
Blacksburg, VA 24060

Counties:
Bland | Craig | Floyd | Giles | Montgomery | Pulaski | Radford

Audiences:
Emergency Officials | Excavators | Public Officials | School Districts

Sponsors:
Atmos Energy | Columbia Gas of Virginia | East Tennessee Natural Gas | Mountain Valley Pipeline

REGISTER HERE
