🤝 Great turnout and great conversations in Hampton for our LDPC Meeting! 🦺 🎤 A big thank you to Preston Patterson, Safety Director at Henderson Inc., for leading a great safety discussion.👷‍♂️ 🍽️ A huge thank you to S&N Infrastructure for hosting us and sponsoring catering!

📅 SAVE THE DATE! 📡 Join Virginia 811’s Broadband Support Specialists for our Virtual Regional Broadband Information Sessions! 📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026 🕙 10:00–11:00 AM 📍 Northern VA Region 3 & Central VA Region 1 🔗 Learn more and RSVP: va811.com/event/regional-bro…

⏰ Friendly reminder: TWO LDPC meetings are happening THIS WEEK! ⏰ 📍 Hampton | Eastern VA Region 1 RSVP: va811.com/event/ldpc-meeting… 📍 Palmyra | Central VA Region 2 RSVP: va811.com/event/ldpc-meeting…

🦇 BEWARE… of what’s lurking below your yard! 👀 👻Spooky season is the perfect time to deck out your yard. Contact Virginia 811 first before you dig! Submit your FREE locate request at va811.com at least 3 working days before you dig.

🤝 Stronger Connections. Safer Digging. One Virginia! 🦺 Join us for our upcoming LDPC meetings 💬 📍 Hampton | Eastern VA Region 1 | Tuesday, October 27 🔗 RSVP: lp.constantcontactpages.com/… 📍 Palmyra | Central VA Region 2 | Wednesday, October 28 🔗 RSVP: lp.constantcontactpages.com/…

Knowledge Shared. Connections Made. Fredericksburg Delivered! Great LDPC Meeting in Fredericksburg, VA! -Bob Dustin (Rappahannock Electric) on safety -Rita Muñiz (SCC) with updates -Chad Mayhew (Columbia Gas) with the blue box demo -Roy & Fernando with Broadband & 811 updates

🔍 Your Underline Quest Starts Here! 🎮 Underline Quest is a FREE augmented reality game that helps you learn why digging safely matters, all while having fun. Visit our Underline Quest landing page to learn more about the game! 👉 va811.com/underline-quest/

🤝 Great Discussion at the LDPC Meeting in Chester, VA! 🦺 David Stone from Columbia Gas! ⚖️ Chris Rush from the Virginia State Corporation Commission! 🏗️ Bric Elswick from CVO! 🌐 Roy Lax from Virginia 811! 👏 Special thanks to Columbia Gas for hosting this great gathering!

🎃 Don’t get spooked by what’s below! 👻⚡ Setting up your spooky season display? Before you stake, dig or plant anything in your yard, remember that utility lines could be lurking just below the surface. 👀⚡ Submit your FREE locate request at va811.com

📡 Mark your calendars! 📡 Join the Virtual Regional Broadband Information Sessions! You’ll get a look at upcoming fiber projects and ongoing VATI-funded projects. 🔗 Save your spot! Find October 22 on our events calendar and RSVP for your session: va811.com/events/month/

🌟 An Educated Crew is a Safe Crew — Every Time! Our liaison Fernando was out in the field delivering the CARE message & safe digging best practices to the Kelen Fiber crew! 👷 Because safety doesn’t just happen on the job site — it starts with the right knowledge and training!

🧠 POP QUIZ TIME! How deep does your underground knowledge go? 🧠 Think you know what’s below? 👀 Answer the 6 questions and keep track of your score! ✏️ 📱 Play Underline Quest, our FREE augmented reality game, and how to dig safely! 🔍⚡ 👉 va811.com/underline-quest/

🌟 Great Turnout Today at the HCCA Meet the Contractor — Meet & Greet! Our liaison Fernando Mendez showed up ready to connect, network, and spread the CARE message! 👷‍♂️ Thank you Heavy Construction Contractors Association for bringing the community together and hosting! 🙌🌟

👷‍♀️ Hard hats on, future builders! 💪🩷 Virginia 811 had a BLAST rolling up to the Branch Girls in Real Life (G.I.R.L.) Construction Experience with our DIG Smart Mobile Learning Center! 🚛 A huge thank you to Branch for having us! We loved building with the next generation.

🎓💥 The Next Generation of Safe Excavators is Being Built RIGHT NOW! Our liaison Fernando Mendez delivered the CARE message & safe digging best practices to the HEO class at Laurel Ridge Community College! 👷‍♂️💪 Because safe digging starts with education! 📚❤️ 🙌 #DigWithCARE

🤝 Two chances to connect, collaborate and keep Virginia safe. Don’t miss out! 🦺 📍 Chester | Central VA Region 3 📅 Tuesday, October 20 🔗 RSVP: lp.constantcontactpages.com/… 📍 Fredericksburg | Northern VA Region 3 📅 Wednesday, October 21 🔗 RSVP: lp.constantcontactpages.com/…

⏰ REMINDER: This is happening TOMORROW! ⏰ 📡 Join Virginia 811’s Broadband Support Specialists for our Virtual Regional Broadband Information Session. 📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026 🕙 10:00–11:00 AM 🔗 RSVP at the link: va811.com/event/regional-bro…

🚨 Weekly reminder: Planning to dig this week or have a planned project coming up? Contact Virginia 811 before you dig. It’s FREE! 🧡 Then remember to Dig With C.A.R.E. 👉 Submit your FREE locate request at va811.com

Virginia 811 is closed today in observance of Columbus Day. 🇺🇸 Only Emergency and 3-Hour Notice locate requests will be processed during the holiday. Regular business hours resume tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13. Enjoy the holiday! 🧡 #Virginia811 #DigWithCARE #ColumbusDay

📅 Columbus Day Notice 🇺🇸 Please note that Virginia 811 will be CLOSED on Monday, October 12 in observance of Columbus Day. ⚠️ Only Emergency and 3-Hour Notice locate requests will be processed during the holiday. Please plan your projects accordingly, and enjoy the holiday!