Member Updates Blog

October 28, 2025

Now Open: 2026 Calendar Photo Contest

Kentucky 811 is excited to announce the 2026 Calendar Photo Contest! We are inviting amateur photographers to capture and submit photos that showcase the quintessential beauty and spirit of Kentucky. The top 12 photos will be featured in our official 2026 calendar. Additionally, the top three winners, chosen by our panel of judges, will receive prizes. See below for the official submission guidelines and rules.

October 27, 2025

Congratulations to the New KY811 Board Members

On October 22, 2025, Kentucky 811 members gathered at the 2025 Safety Connection and voted on incoming KY811 Board members for 2026. There was also a vote amongst the board for finishing terms. Together, the Board looks forward to welcoming five new members in 2026!

Disaster Recovery in Kentucky: Our Utility Family

In December 2021, an EF4 tornado hit Mayfield, Kentucky, inflicting unimagine damage and destruction on the area. In July 2022, historic floods washed over Whitesburg and Hindman, destroying physical memories and ruining structures with over five feet of water. Unfortunately, the Bluegrass state is no stranger to weather-inflicted disasters, but the people here are built with resilience and never fail to act quickly in helping one another recover.

September 11, 2025

View the 2025 Safety Connection Agenda

View the 2025 Safety Connection Agenda

Presented by the Kentucky Public Service Commission’s Department of Investigation, Powered by Kentucky 811

We are proud to present the official agenda for the 2025 Safety Connection, happening October 20–22, 2025, at Lexington Marriott City Center! Registrations have been pouring in for Kentucky’s premier damage prevention event of the year, and it’s not too late to secure your spot. Click here to register now!

August 11, 2025

KY811 Donates School Supplies to Local Elementary School for 811 Day

Earlier this year, Kentucky 811 hosted the inaugural Drive Fore Supplies Golf Scramble to raise funds to purchase and donate vital school supplies to a local elementary school located in an underserved community in honor of 811 Day on August 11. The success of this effort is thanks to our golf scramble participants and fellow sponsors, including the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC). Some of the generous sponsors can be found below.

August 6, 2025

Save the Date: Thursday Night Live on August 7, 2025

Kentucky 811 is proud to be sponsoring Central Bank Thursday Night Live in Lexington on August 7, 2025. This exciting community event takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Fifth Third Bank Pavillion in Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park. Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music and delicious food as we enjoy the area’s unparalleled community spirit. Admission is free!

July 23, 2025

NEW: Share the Safe Digging Message with FREE Videos

Kentucky 811 has created a variety of creative short promotional videos designed to make a major impact on viewers and remind them of the importance of safe digging. These videos are now available on Kentucky811.org for members to use however they see fit—perhaps to kick off a team meeting, for use within a presentation, or linked on their own website.

February 28, 2025

2024 Kentucky 811 Annual Report

Dig into all things KY811 and look back at the variety of work completed over the past year with the 2024 Kentucky 811 Annual Report! These efforts have been vital to our organization’s continued success, and our team is excited to share the statewide impact with you.

February 11, 2025

Virtual 2024 Year in Review Meeting on Feb. 27

Mark your calendars – the Kentucky 811 2024 Year in Review Meeting is happening virtually on February 27, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET via Microsoft Teams. Join us at this annual review meeting to take a look back at KY811’s efforts over the past year and discuss goals for 2025.

January 16, 2025

Become a Partner in Safety with Kentucky 811

Kentucky 811 invites all damage prevention stakeholder organizations to showcase their commitment to underground facility safety by becoming a Partner in Safety through KY811’s new exclusive membership program.