Public Awareness ยป Damage Prevention

DAMAGE PREVENTION COUNCILS
OF TEXAS

The Damage Prevention Councils of Texas were established to facilitate underground utility damage prevention and contribute toward public safety and environmental protection through stakeholder education and communication.

A Damage Prevention Council (DPC) is a voluntary organization comprised of excavators, engineering firms, utility operators, municipalities, facility locators, TxDOT, and other damage prevention stakeholders. Typical DPC goals include:

  • Identify opportunities to heighten excavator and public awareness to "Know What's Below - Call Before You Dig" and safe excavation Practices;
  • Promote Common Ground Alliance Best Practices;
  • Provide free safety meetings;
  • Work in conjunction with other regional and national damage prevention efforts;
  • Provide information and/or updates on legislative actions and;
  • Evaluate new and existing technology which can contribute to safer work sites;
  • Maintain a consistent, State-wide damage prevention message.

Currently, there are 12 regional DPCs meeting on a routine basis all across Texas. The Damage Prevention Councils are highlighted in yellow on the map below. Please click on yellow region corresponding to your area for more information.

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Damage Prevention Council meetings are open to all stakeholders so if your company can benefit from reducing facility damages you have a seat at the table! If there is not currently a DPC in your area, contact davidwofford@texas811.org. For meeting dates and locations, click here.

 

Helpful DPC Documents
Developing An Effective DPC
Damage Prevention Presentation
NSDM Proclamation 2010
Pre Excavation Checklist - English
Pre Excavation Checklist - Spanish
No Locate Requested Questionnaire
CGA Regional Partner Brochure
CGA NSDM Letter
Keyhole Technology