Page 3 - West Virgina 811 Magazine 2022 Issue 3

from the desk of
Tom Taylor
Welcome to another edition of the West Virginia 811 magazine! We’ve heard that many of you appreciate articles updating you about the dig law and enforcement of the law.
The West Virginia 811 board of directors recognizes the importance of keeping our members and users of the system informed and the 811 Magazine is one of the tools designed to do just that. Be sure to check out each issue as we’ll continue to share the latest updates and important information, all designed to keep our West Virginia workers, families and communities safe.
The natural 811 day (August 11) is recognized by most all stakeholders and 811 centers across the country. The State Fair is scheduled for August 11 – 20 this year and West Virginia 811 will not only sponsor the event but will be the show sponsor on August 11. We’ll be there with banners and signs reminding folks to call before they dig. We hear that more than 40,000 folks are likely to be in attendance during the fair, so if you are one of them, we hope you stopped by to see us.
I might mention that the Paradigm pipeline meetings are fast approaching. They are scheduled to be held beginning September 26th through October 27th. I hope to see many of you during that time. You can see the tentative locations and dates in this issue of the Magazine.
I want to thank the supporters of the magazine. Your continued support through advertising allows us to reach our members and callers with valuable information as it regards the law and just safe digging practices. Thanks for your confidence in us.
The magazine was not created for the homeowner or occasional user of the system, but for those industry professionals who must learn to work together to promote public safety and minimize the disruption of underground utilities. A great way to reach that audience is to become an advertiser or supporter of our magazine. We hope you will consider including support for our damage prevention efforts in your next budget cycle.
Thanks for all you do and until next time, dig safely!
Tom Taylor Executive Director West Virginia 811
2022, Issue 3
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