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Today, CGA released the 2022 Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT) Report, which provides a comprehensive accounting and analysis of damages to buried utilities in the U.S. and Canada. Each year, facility operators, utility locating companies, 811 centers, excavators, contractors, regulators and other damage prevention stakeholders voluntarily submit their annual damage data to CGA’s DIRT tool to help create an accurate picture of the current damage landscape.

The annual DIRT Report and Interactive Dashboard highlight trends, gauge the efficacy of damage prevention practices and outreach, inform future Best Practices and provide recommendations to achieve our shared 50-in-5 industry goal of reducing damages by 50% over the next five years.

Chart the Path to 50-in-5 at the 2024 CGA Conference & Expo

CGA anticipates another record-breaking gathering of damage prevention’s brightest minds and most strategic decision-makers at our 2024 Conference & Expo, taking place April 14-18 in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Share your innovative practice, process, technology, collaboration or partnership for consideration as a session or panel at our upcoming #CGAexpo. The 2024 Call for Proposals is open through Tuesday, Oct. 3.

Help Keep 811 and Safe Digging Top of Mind During Storm Recovery

CGA’s thoughts are with those who have been affected by Hurricane Idalia’s destructive winds and rain. In the face of natural disasters and unforeseen incidents, such as the current damage and destruction caused by Hurricane Idalia, a comprehensive disaster toolkit can help prevent damage at a critical time. During the aftermath of natural disasters and extreme weather, the importance of preventing additional damage through safe digging practices becomes paramount.

Make Your Mark on the Damage Prevention Industry at the 2024 CGA Conference & Expo!

The sold-out 2023 CGA Conference and Expo featured engaging sessions led by damage prevention professionals that explored a range of industry topics and fostered thoughtful conversations among stakeholders committed to improving damage outcomes for underground utilities. We are confident that the 2024 CGA Conference & Expo, taking place April 14-18 in Colorado Springs, Colo., will continue these meaningful discussions with a week of educational sessions, networking opportunities and the chance to explore the latest products and services that are advancing our industry.

CGA Summer Committee Summit Attendees Address No-Call Damages to Drive 50 in 5 Progress

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2023 CGA Summer Committee Summit this week in sunny Gulf Shores, Ala.! The Summit brought together more than 150 members across all 16 of CGA’s stakeholder groups to address the top root cause of all underground damages: no notification made to the 811 center.

We were thrilled with the engagement and collaboration of attendees throughout the Summit’s committee meetings and breakout sessions. This collective effort will help develop innovative solutions to improve the safety of our underground infrastructure while fostering a culture of responsibility across all stakeholder groups.