Local Damage Prevention Committee (LDPC) Meetings - Virginia811

Local Damage Prevention Committee (LDPC) Meetings

Important Features of LDPC Meetings and Ways to Contribute

LDPC meetings provide an optimal forum where local stakeholders can share information and perspectives while working together on all damage prevention issues.

In promoting a spirit of shared responsibility, LDPCs welcome all who would like to be a part of damage prevention solutions, from industry leaders to stakeholders, including contractors, utility operators, pipeline operators, municipalities, utility locators, excavators, engineers, and other industry-focused individuals.

• To facilitate communication, cooperation, and coordination among all industry stakeholders in the prevention of underground utility damages.

• To heighten stakeholder awareness of the requirements of the Virginia Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act.

• To promote safe digging best practices.

• To sponsor, promote and participate in education and training programs related to the prevention of damage to facilities to increase public safety and environmental protection by including the four steps of Virginia’s Dig with CARE message.

• To establish and maintain relationships with related interest groups.

Attend Regularly

This is your opportunity to share information relative to your business concerns in your local area, whether it’s providing details of a current or upcoming major project, damage prevention, or networking with peers.

Suggest Meeting Topics and Speakers

Reach out to the organizers of your LDPC if you have a topic you’d like to see discussed or information you’d like to learn more about.

Volunteer to Co-Chair

Many local meetings have lost key organizers and need individuals to organize meetings. Please contact  Frank Giannini | Manager of Public Awareness |  [email protected] |  540.240.1234 if you are interested in assisting your area LDPC.

Host a Meeting

If you have a facility that accommodates these meetings and are interested in hosting an event, please reach out to Frank Giannini and let him know that you can accommodate a future meeting.

Be a Breakfast or Lunch Sponsor

Having dedicated breakfast and lunch sponsors for our meetings is crucial for creating a positive and engaging environment, and ensuring that meetings are always well-fueled and enjoyable!


Virginia LDPC Meetings by Region

Virginia’s Local Damage Prevention Committee (LDPC) meetings are organized into 18 regions across the state. There is also a virtual meeting conducted in Spanish that is accessible to all regions. These meetings generally start between 8 AM and 1 PM and typically last between 1 to 2 1/2 hours.

If you have questions about LDPC meetings or if we can assist in any way with meetings in your region,
please contact your regional Virginia 811 Liaison.

 Frank Giannini
Manager of Public Awareness  
[email protected]  

Fernando Mendez
[email protected]
Northern VA

Molly Avery
[email protected] 
Eastern
& Central VA

Joseph Sparrow 
[email protected] 
Western
& Southwestern VA

REGIONAL MAP

Northern VA Region 1

Chairperson:

David Knox

VA811 Liaison:
Fernando Mendez
202-336-4867

Northern VA Region 2

Chairperson:

Rosemary Langowski
571.249.0060

VA811 Liaison:
Fernando Mendez
202-336-4867

Northern VA Region 3

Chairpersons:

Bob Dustin
540.907.8686
Chad Mayhew
VA811 Liaison:
Fernando Mendez
202-336-4867

Central VA Region 1

Chairperson:

Michelle Horton
(804) 943-9483
VA811 Liaison
Fernando Mendez
202-336-4867

Central VA Region 2

Chairperson:

Michelle Horton
(804) 943-9483
VA811 Liaison:
Joseph Sparrow
540-353-6123

Central VA Region 3

Chairpersons:

David Stone
804-689-1671

 

Michelle Horton          [email protected]              (804) 943-9483

 

VA811 Liaison:
Molly Avery
757-759-0052

Eastern Shore Region 1

Chairperson:

Curtis Taylor
757-710-2012

VA811 Liaison:
Molly Avery
757-759-0052

Eastern VA Region 1

Chairpersons:
Chris Seawell
(757) 869-8891
Brian Morehouse
(336) 482-6890

VA811 Liaison:
Molly Avery
757-759-0052

Eastern VA Region 2

Chairpersons:

Joshua Goss
757-323-4260
John Cross
(757)705-8325

VA811 Liaison:
Molly Avery
757-759-0052

Eastern VA Region 3

Chairpersons:

Joshua Goss
757-323-4260
Larry Harvey
(757) 987-1703

VA811 Liaison:
Molly Avery
757-759-0052

Eastern VA Region 4

Chairperson:

Todd Cage
434-774-9053

VA811 Liaison:
Molly Avery
757-759-0052

Southwest VA Region 1

Chairperson:

Krysta Simpson
(434 ) 799-5268 ext. 3757
[email protected]

 

VA811 Liaison:
Joseph Sparrow
540-353-6123

Southwest VA Region 2

Chairperson:

Perry Patterson/ Alex House
[email protected]   540-605-0301
[email protected]270-349-9896

 

VA811 Liaison:
Joseph Sparrow
540-353-6123

Southwest VA Region 3

Chairpersons:

Alex House

[email protected]

370-349-9896

VA811 Liaison:
Joseph Sparrow
540-353-6123

Southwest VA Region 4

Chairperson:
Carolyn “Punkie” Louthen
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 276-613-4617

VA811 Liaison:
Joseph Sparrow
540-353-6123

Southwest VA Region 5

Chairperson:

Jake Marxen
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 540-655-0277

VA811 Liaison:
Joseph Sparrow
540-353-6123

Southwest VA Region 6

Chairperson:

Skyler Wingfield
[email protected]
804-317-6020

VA811 Liaison:
Joseph Sparrow
540-353-6123

Southwest VA Region 7

Chairperson:

Dave Myers
540-325-8373
VA811 Liaison:
Joseph Sparrow
540-353-6123

VIRTUAL SPANISH LDPC MEETING

VA811 Liaison & Organizer
Fernando Mendez
202-336-4867

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