LDPC Meeting | Winchester | Northern VA Region 1
2026-04-21 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Washington Gas Office, 350 Hillandale Ln., Winchester, VA, 22602, United States
Local Damage Prevention Committee (LDPC) Meeting
Winchester | Northern VA Region 1
Tuesday
April 21, 2026
10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Washington Gas Office
350 Hillandale Ln.
Winchester, VA 22602

*Coffee & Donuts Will Be Provided

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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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LDPC Meeting | Radford | SW VA Region 2
2026-04-24 11:30 - 13:00 | Radford Recreation Center, 200 George St., Radford, VA, 24141, United States
Local Damage Prevention Committee (LDPC) Meeting
Radford | Southwest VA Region 2
Friday
April 24, 2026
11:30 AM- 1:00 PM
Radford Recreation Center
200 George St.
Radford, VA 24141
Lunch provided by Atmos Energy
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LDPC Meeting | Fredericksburg | NOVA Region 3
2026-05-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, 249 Industrial Court, Fredericksburg, VA, 22408, United States
Local Damage Prevention Meeting (LDPC)
Fredericksburg | Northern VA Region 3
Thursday
May 14, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
249 Industrial Court
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Coffer & Donuts Served
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Virtual Broadband Coordination Roundtable | Lunenburg, Cumberland, and Prince Edward Counties
2026-05-20 10:00 - 11:00
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.
RSVP HERE: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/n4scyv7
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83455160955?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting chat link
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Meeting ID: 834 5516 0955
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Memorial Day
2026-05-25
Memorial Day

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

VA811 Bootcamp
2026-05-27 10:00 - 12:30 | Columbia Gas Training Center, 1809 Coyote Dr., Chester, VA, 23836, United States
Virginia 811 Bootcamp
The Questions We Hear Every Day — Finally in One Room.

Wednesday
May 27, 2026
10:00 AM–12:30 PM
Columbia Gas Training Center
1809 Coyote Dr.
Chester, VA 23836
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 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/etbz8by/lp/cf028433-bdca-4010-847a-5ed33b53de42
Please take our brief pre-event survey here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/sycrpLe

Virginia 811 Annual Membership Meeting | Virtual
2026-06-10 09:00 - 12:00
Virginia 811 Annual Membership Virtual Meeting
Wednesday June 10, 2026
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

AGENDA
9:00 AM
VDOT Underground Utility Marking Request Process: A Structured and Uniform Communication Platform for Locate Requests | Ron Hobson, P.E. | Program Manager | Virginia Department of Transportation

9:40 AM
The Importance of Being Prepared | Jim Bob Sims | Senior Public Awareness Consultant | Paradigm

10:20 AM
Virginia 811 Update and Member Business | Scott Crawford, President and CEO | Virginia 811

10:40 AM
Can You Dig It? | Brian Moubray | CHST, Senior Safety Consultant | Virginia Department of Labor and Industry

11:30 AM
Virginia 811 Public Awareness and Training Update | Frank Giannini, Manager of Public Awareness and Training |Virginia 811

Raffle Prizes / Closing
Zoom Link
When: Jun 10, 2026 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Virginia 811 Annual Membership Meeting

Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88511986416

Juneteenth
2026-06-19
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
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 | 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
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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.
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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
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Meeting chat link
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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
