Northern Ohio Damage Prevention Council

06/01/2026

Don't miss our meeting this Wednesday!

Don’t miss June’s Damage Prevention Council meetings! Connect with industry leaders across Ohio to collaborate, communicate, and keep excavation projects safe and efficient.

05/25/2026

Keep in mind that Memorial Day will impact your 48-hours. The holiday falls on Monday, May 25th, and will not be included in the 48-hour waiting period between notifying OHIO811 and beginning your digging project.

05/04/2026

Don’t go to the dark side, contact OHIO811 before you dig and keep your project on the light side!!

04/28/2026

Fire departments, let’s make an impact this Safe Dig Month! 🚒

We’re calling on all fire departments and firefighter associations, like Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters and International Association of Fire Fighters, to help spread this critical public safety message across stations statewide.

This April, display a “Call Before You Dig” message on your station marquee or yard sign. Need a banner? Email [email protected] and we’ll send one your way!

- Snap a photo
- Share it and tag OHIO811

Let’s work together to keep our communities safe, above and below ground!

04/14/2026

04/14/2026

“I rely on my natural gas. Reliability is a life saver.” – Columbia Gas customer

On the coldest day of the year, the natural gas system delivers 3X more energy than the electric system delivers on the hottest day of the year. -American Gas Association

04/10/2026

We want to take the time to sincerely thank all of our volunteers that came out to support our April Safe Dig Event! We successfully planted six fruit trees for the urban garden and constructed a new shed for tool storage! Thank you to our sponsors as well! Akron Energy Systems, Enbridge Gas Ohio, Davey Resource Group, and Cleveland Thermal!

Vel's Purple Oasis Vegetable Garden & Community Teaching Kitchen

04/10/2026

In honor of National Safe Dig Month, we’re proud to share the official proclamation from Governor Mike DeWine recognizing the importance of digging safely across Ohio.

Contacting OHIO811 before you dig is a simple step that makes a big impact. Through continued awareness and education, we can all help protect our communities and keep Ohio safe.

Follow along all month for more updates—and remember, always contact OHIO811 before you dig!

04/05/2026

Happy Easter!🌷

Wishing you a day filled with sweet moments, laughter, and maybe a little extra chocolate 🍫
As you celebrate with family and friends, enjoy the holiday and don’t forget to stay safe and call 811 before you dig!

04/03/2026