GeoRemote Makes It Easy 
Enough of trying to explain exactly where your crew will be working and then having to describe driving directions for the locator to actually find the dig site over the phone! It can be confusing enough in well mapped areas, but trying to describe a job site in a new, unmapped subdivision or in a rural area can really be a pain, even if you are working with one of our excellent...Read More
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Let's Rodeo!
 According the 2010 Damage Information & Reporting Tool Report (DIRT), the data suggests that when a notification is made prior to excavation, damage occurs less than 1% of the time. This is a powerful message. One of the key components that contribute to this amazing statistic is the utility/pipeline line locator. Even if a notification is made prior to excavation, there still must be a reliable person that actually marks the facilities....Read More |
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Preparing for Wildfire
 The 2011 wildfire season was a busy time for Texas811 and the Damage Prevention Councils of Texas as we worked diligently with the Texas Forest Service (TFS) to educate heavy equipment operators on proper use of the 811 system prior to cutting fire breaks ahead of the fires. Wildfires consumed almost 4 million acres of land and 3000 homes last year, and while Texas has been fortunate during the 2012 wildfire ...Read More |
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811 Universal
On 9/1/2012, Texas811 will fully embrace 811 and eliminate our direct number. With this change, it gives birth to the greatest question I've ever heard, "How will I get in contact with Texas811 directly?" I'm glad you asked! Texas811 has implemented several options to put you in direct contact with one of our friendly and efficient Damage Prevention Agents: Read More
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 Border DPC accepted as CGA's 67th Regional Partner Through the Regional Partner Program, the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) partners with existing local, regional, and state damage prevention stakeholders, such as the Damage Prevention Councils of Texas, to share and promote damage prevention best practices from the grass roots level on up to international... Read More |
