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Get safe digging tips, discover the latest from Kentucky 811, and more with the Dig Safe Blog.
Get safe digging tips, discover the latest from Kentucky 811, and more with the Dig Safe Blog.
November 22, 2024
Anytime someone contacts Kentucky 811, it sets off a chain reaction of responses all intended to help you achieve safer and smoother results from your digging project. Keep reading to see what happens from start to finish when you submit a locate request.
Read MoreOctober 9, 2024
Kentucky 811 is excited to announce the 2025 Calendar Photo Contest! We are inviting photographers of all levels to capture and submit photos that showcase the quintessential beauty and spirit of Kentucky. The top 12 photos will be featured in our official 2025 calendar. Additionally, the top three winners, chosen by our panel of judges, will receive prizes. See below for the official submission guidelines and rules.
Read MoreJuly 12, 2024
The 2024 Kentucky 811 Annual Report is now available! The variety of work completed over the last year has been instrumental to our organization’s continued success, and we’re excited to share the impact with you. Covering everything KY811, the report includes an organization chart, current membership stats, operations activity and efficiencies, financial information, and education/outreach efforts. Click the button below to access it now.
The 2024 Kentucky 811 Damage Prevention summit was wildly successful! Damage prevention professionals traveled from all over the country to join us at Embassy Suites Lexington for three days focused on industry updates, safety education, and networking. Click here or the button below to see photos from this year’s event.
Read MoreJanuary 8, 2024
This past fall, Kentucky 811 asked local photographers of all levels to submit photographs that capture the quintessential beauty of Kentucky for a chance to be featured in our limited-edition 2024 calendar. Twelve photos were selected for the calendar and the top three were awarded prizes. The top three winners are featured below. Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to everyone who participated!
Read MoreOctober 18, 2022
You’re on the go — take Kentucky 811 with you! The free Kentucky 811 App is now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Submit, manage and monitor locate requests using Kentucky 811’s new ticket submission and management software right from your phone.
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