Web Ticket Entry (WTE) Training
2024-12-17 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Detroit)
Web Ticket Entry (WTE) Training
Join us for a virtual instructor led training on Web Ticket Entry. Our instructor-led course, conducted by qualified trainers, gives you the ability to enter and map your own tickets! We strive to give you the training and tools to confidently enter and map your own tickets, at your own pace!
Please RSVP to WTE
wte@va811.com

Southwest VA Region 1 LDPC Meeting | Danville
2024-12-17 14:00 - 15:00
Southwest VA Region 1 LDPC Meeting | Danville
Tuesday
December 17, 2024
2:00 – 3:00 PM
The Pepsi Building
661 Craghead St.
Danville, VA 24541
RSVP HERE: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/82j3apx

Christmas Day
2024-12-25
Virginia 811 will be closed for Christmas Day.
Only Emergency and 3 Hour Notice tickets will be processed on this day.

New Year’s Day
2025-01-01
Virginia 811 will be closed for New Year’s Day.
Only Emergency and 3 Hour Notice tickets will be processed on this day.

Web Ticket Entry (WTE) Training
2025-01-09 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-24 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-04 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-20 09:00 - 11:00
Web Ticket Entry (WTE) Training
Join us for a virtual instructor-led training on Web Ticket Entry. Our instructor-led course, conducted by qualified trainers, gives you the ability to enter and map your own tickets! We strive to give you the training and tools to confidently enter and map your own tickets, at your own pace!
Please RSVP to WTE
wte@va811.com

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2025-01-20
Virginia 811 will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Only Emergency and 3 Hour Notice tickets will be processed on this day.

Eastcom Locator Training Class - Lorton | CANCELED
2025-02-11 08:00 - 14:30 | Fairfax Water/Griffith Water Treatment Plant, 9600 Ox Road (Route 123), Lorton, VA, 22079, United States
Due to the anticipated weather conditions in Virginia, this class has been canceled.
The proposed reschedule date is listed below. Please check back for final confirmation and details.
March 4, 2025: Lorton

Eastcom Locator Training Class – Lorton
THIS CLASS IS NOW CLOSED
PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR FUTURE TRAININGS COMING SOON
Tuesday
February 11, 2025
8:00 AM
Fairfax Water/Griffith Water Treatment Plant
9600 Ox Road (Route 123) | Lorton, VA | 22079

Class Details
Sign-In and Refreshments:

Time: 8:00 AM
Refreshments: Coffee, soda, doughnuts, etc.

Class Start:

Time: 8:30 AM
Duration: Ends at 2:00 – 2:30 PM (depending on questions and hands-on portion)

Cost:

$175 per attendee
Includes: Certificate, printout of materials
Bonus: Yeti mugs & hats given at the end of the day

Class Size:

Limited to 25 attendees

Certification:

Meets NULCA standards
Provides certificate and print-out of material covered for record-keeping
Allows Water/Wastewater Operators and Engineers to apply for CPEs toward their licenses

Lunch:

Box lunches provided

Location Details:

Guard gate will have a list of attendees for entry

Eastcom Training Inquiry Contact:

Mark Norris: (757) 642-6601 | MNorris@EastcomAssoc.com
Gus Salles: (201) 310-9666 | GSalles@EastcomAssoc.com

REGISTER HERE:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/x9nbhje/lp/eb57ce6b-8507-49b5-8d5c-6d81b16d2b6f

Advisory Committee Meeting - CANCELED | Rescheduled for 2-19-25
2025-02-11 09:00 - 12:00 | State Corporation Commission Building, 1300 E Main St, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
Advisory Committee Meeting Rescheduled
Due to the predicted snowfall, the Advisory Committee meeting originally scheduled for February 11, 2025 has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
Advisory Committee Meeting
Location: SCC building in Richmond
Date: February 11,2025
Time: 9:00 AM
Thank you for your understanding.

Eastcom Locator Training Class - Chester | CANCELED
2025-02-12 08:00 - 14:30 | Columbia Gas of Virginia, 25 Blue Bird Ln., Buena Vista, VA, 24416, United States
Due to the anticipated weather conditions in Virginia, this class has been canceled.
The proposed reschedule date is listed below. Please check back for final confirmation and details.
March 5, 2025: Chester

Eastcom Locator Training Class – Chester
THIS CLASS IS NOW CLOSED
PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR FUTURE TRAININGS COMING SOON
Wednesday
February 12, 2025
8:00 AM
Columbia Gas of VA Chester
1812 Coyote Dr. | Chester, VA | 23836

Class Details
Sign-In and Refreshments:

Time: 8:00 AM
Refreshments: Coffee, soda, doughnuts, etc.

Class Start:

Time: 8:30 AM
Duration: Ends at 2:00 – 2:30 PM (depending on questions and hands-on portion)

Cost:

$175 per attendee
Includes: Certificate, printout of materials
Bonus: Yeti mugs & hats given at the end of the day

Class Size:

Limited to 25 attendees

Certification:

Meets NULCA standards
Provides certificate and print-out of material covered for record-keeping
Allows Water/Wastewater Operators and Engineers to apply for CPEs toward their licenses

Lunch:

Box lunches provided

Location Details:

PPE Required for outside hands-on training
Hard hat, steel-toed boots, and vest
Parking: Park in the middle area (either pull-through or back-in spaces)

Eastcom Training Inquiry Contact:

Mark Norris: (757) 642-6601 | MNorris@EastcomAssoc.com
Gus Salles: (201) 310-9666 | GSalles@EastcomAssoc.com

REGISTER HERE:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/3gqurdv/lp/d5e28c30-4693-4ee7-b24e-132ebdb18565

Eastcom Locator Training Class - Virginia Beach | CANCELED
2025-02-13 08:00 - 15:30 | Virginia Beach Public Utilities Operations Center, 3500 Dam Neck Rd., Virginia Beach, VA, 23453, United States
Due to the anticipated weather conditions in Virginia, this class has been canceled.
The proposed reschedule date is listed below. Please check back for final confirmation and details.
March 6, 2025: Virginia Beach

Eastcom Locator Training Class – Virginia Beach
THIS CLASS IS NOW CLOSED
PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR FUTURE TRAININGS COMING SOON
Thursday
February 13, 2025
Virginia Beach Public Utilities Operations Center
3500 Dam Neck Rd. | Virginia Beach VA | 23453

Class Details
Sign-In and Refreshments:

Time: 8:00 AM
Refreshments: Coffee, soda, doughnuts, etc.

Class Start:

Time: 8:30 AM
Duration: Ends at 2:00 – 2:30 PM (depending on questions and hands-on portion)

Cost:

$175 per attendee
Includes: Certificate, printout of materials
Bonus: Yeti mugs & hats given at the end of the day

Class Size:

Limited to 25 attendees

Certification:

Meets NULCA standards
Provides certificate and print-out of material covered for record-keeping
Allows Water/Wastewater Operators and Engineers to apply for CPEs toward their licenses

Lunch:

Box lunches provided

Location Details:

Training held in Multi Purpose Training Room

Eastcom Training Inquiry Contact:

Mark Norris: (757) 642-6601 | MNorris@EastcomAssoc.com
Gus Salles: (201) 310-9666 | GSalles@EastcomAssoc.com

REGISTER HERE:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/x9nbhje/lp/eb57ce6b-8507-49b5-8d5c-6d81b16d2b6f

Presidents Day
2025-02-17
Virginia 811 will be closed for Presidents Day.
Only Emergency and 3 Hour Notice tickets will be processed on this day.

Damage Prevention Training - Chester
2025-02-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Columbia Gas of VA Training Center, 1812 Coyote Drive, Chester, VA, 23836, United States
DAMAGE PREVENTION TRAINING
Registration for this training meeting is full.
Thank you for your interest—please check back for future events!

Columbia Gas of Virginia, in partnership with Virginia 811, is hosting a joint training session open to all.
Space is limited to the first 20 registrants—be sure to register early!
* Attendees will need to back into parking spaces or pull thru spaces per Training Center requirements; and register at the reception desk.
To register, please email David Stone at: Davidstone1@nisource.com

Advisory Committee Meeting
2025-02-19 09:00 - 12:00 | State Corporation Commission Building, 1300 E Main St, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
Advisory Committee Meeting – CANCELED
Due to forecasted inclement weather, this meeting has been rescheduled to March 4, 2025. Please note that the March 4th Advisory Committee meeting, initially scheduled as a private session, is now open to the public.
We welcome and encourage all interested parties to attend. You can find the rescheduled meeting details here: https://va811.com/event/advisory-committee-meeting-20/
Location: SCC building in Richmond
Date: Wednesday | February 19,2025
Time: 9:00 AM

Eastcom Locator Training Class – Virginia Beach
2025-02-25 08:00 - 14:30 | Virginia Beach Public Utilities Operations Center, 3500 Dam Neck Rd., Virginia Beach, VA, 23453, United States
Eastcom Locator Training Class – Virginia Beach
Tuesday
February 25, 2025
8:00 AM
Virginia Beach Public Utilities Operations Center
3500 Dam Neck Rd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
Class Details
Sign-In and Refreshments:

Time: 8:00 AM
Refreshments: Coffee, soda, doughnuts, etc.

Class Start:

Time: 8:30 AM
Duration: Ends at 2:00 – 2:30 PM (depending on questions and hands-on portion)

Cost:

$175 per attendee
Includes: Certificate, printout of materials
Bonus: Yeti mugs & hats given at the end of the day

Class Size:

Limited to 25 attendees

Certification:

Meets NULCA standards
Provides certificate and print-out of material covered for record-keeping
Allows Water/Wastewater Operators and Engineers to apply for CPEs toward their licenses

Lunch:

Box lunches provided

Location Details:

Training held in Multi Purpose Training Room

Eastcom Training Inquiry Contact:

Mark Norris: (757) 642-6601 | MNorris@EastcomAssoc.com
Gus Salles: (201) 310-9666 | GSalles@EastcomAssoc.com

REGISTER HERE:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/tty3m8g/lp/cf5c2ae0-9ac0-45c3-a0e5-e6e8e3f88919

Eastcom Locator Training Class – Chester
2025-02-26 08:00 - 14:30 | Columbia Gas of VA Training Center, 1812 Coyote Drive, Chester, VA, 23836, United States
Eastcom Locator Training Class – Chester
Wednesday
February 26, 2025
8:00 AM
Columbia Gas of VA Chester
1812 Coyote Dr. | Chester, VA | 23836
Class Details
Sign-In and Refreshments:

Time: 8:00 AM
Refreshments: Coffee, soda, doughnuts, etc.

Class Start:

Time: 8:30 AM
Duration: Ends at 2:00 – 2:30 PM (depending on questions and hands-on portion)

Cost:

$175 per attendee
Includes: Certificate, printout of materials
Bonus: Yeti mugs & hats given at the end of the day

Class Size:

Limited to 25 attendees

Certification:

Meets NULCA standards
Provides certificate and print-out of material covered for record-keeping
Allows Water/Wastewater Operators and Engineers to apply for CPEs toward their licenses

Lunch:

Box lunches provided

Location Details:

PPE Required for outside hands-on training
Hard hat, steel-toed boots, and vest
Parking: Park in the middle area (either pull-through or back-in spaces)

Eastcom Training Inquiry Contact:

Mark Norris: (757) 642-6601 | MNorris@EastcomAssoc.com
Gus Salles: (201) 310-9666 | GSalles@EastcomAssoc.com

REGISTER HERE:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/7gm2ttg/lp/034d436c-bc37-4e28-b0bc-f0cdccf20b26

Eastcom Locator Training Class – Blacksburg
2025-02-27 08:00 - 14:30 | Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Dr., Blacksburg, VA, 24060-3138, United States
Eastcom Locator Training Class – Blacksburg
Thursday
February 27, 2025
8:00 AM
Blacksburg Community Center
Program Room
725 Patrick Henry Dr.
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Class Details
Sign-In and Refreshments:

Time: 8:00 AM
Refreshments: Coffee, soda, doughnuts, etc.

Class Start:

Time: 8:30 AM
Duration: Ends at 2:00 – 2:30 PM (depending on questions and hands-on portion)

Cost:

$175 per attendee
Includes: Certificate, printout of materials
Bonus: Yeti mugs & hats given at the end of the day

Class Size:

Limited to 25 attendees

Certification:

Meets NULCA standards
Provides certificate and print-out of material covered for record-keeping
Allows Water/Wastewater Operators and Engineers to apply for CPEs toward their licenses

Lunch:

Box lunches provided

Eastcom Training Inquiry Contact:

Mark Norris: (757) 642-6601 | MNorris@EastcomAssoc.com
Gus Salles: (201) 310-9666 | GSalles@EastcomAssoc.com

REGISTER HERE:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/pz94jhn/lp/8d0d0379-6b7b-4617-b340-0aa5d326a391

Web Ticket Entry (WTE) Training
2025-03-04 09:00 - 11:00
Web Ticket Entry (WTE) Training
Important Update: March 4th Instructor-Led Training Cancelled
Please note that the instructor-led training scheduled for March 4th has been cancelled. Our next WTE training class will be held on March 18th. You can find the link to that training HERE.
We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you at the next session!

Advisory Committee Meeting
2025-03-04 09:00 - 12:00 | State Corporation Commission Building, 1300 E Main St, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
Advisory Committee Meeting
Please note that the March 4th Advisory Committee meeting, initially scheduled as a private session, is now open to the public.
We welcome and encourage all interested parties to attend.
Location: SCC Building in Richmond
Date: Tuesday| March 4, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM

LDPC Meeting | Northern VA Region 3 | Warsaw
2025-03-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Location, 173 Pine St., Warsaw, VA, 22572, United States
LDPC Meeting | Northern VA Region 3 | Warsaw
Friday
March 7, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location:
173 Pine St.
Warsaw, VA 22572
Register Here:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/86u9dh8

LDPC Meeting | Central VA Region 3 | Chester
2025-03-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Columbia Gas of VA Training Center, 1812 Coyote Drive, Chester, VA, 23836, United States
Local Damage Prevention Committee (LDPC) Meeting
Central VA Region 3 | Chester
Tuesday | March 11, 2025
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Columbia Gas Training Center
1812 Coyote Dr.
Chester, VA, 23831
Agenda

Welcome & Introductions
Job-Site Emergencies | Chesterfield County Fire Department Guest Speaker
Virginia 811 Updates
SCC Report
Open Discussion

This meeting is limited to 30 attendees, so be sure to register in advance.
Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/7hqdja3

In-Person Virginia 811 General Membership Meeting | Richmond
2025-03-12 08:00 - 12:00 | Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump, 12042 West Broad St., Richmond, VA, 23233, United States
In-Person Virginia 811 General Membership Meeting
Wednesday
March 12, 2025
Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump
12042 West Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23233
Meeting Agenda
8:00 AM | Check-in Open
8:30 – 10:30 AM | ​Vendor Expo
8:30 AM |​​ Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM | Breakout Session
Physical Security: Protecting Our Critical Infrastructure, Rob Mooney, Supervisory Protective Security Advisor, Region III, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Over–Notification: An Excavator’s Perspective, Erik McLeish, Director of Construction, NPL Construction
10:30 AM | ​​General Membership Meeting
​​​VA811 Update with CEO, Scott Crawford
11:00 AM | ​​Keynote Speaker
CISA 101: Introduction to CISA Services and Cybersecurity Best Practices, Genevieve Marquardt, Cybersecurity Advisor, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
11:45 AM | Virginia 811 Public Awareness Update
11:55 AM | Door Prizes / Closing
12:00 PM | ​​Lunch
RSVP
Please RSVP to Marty Mitchem at mmitchem@va811.com if you plan to attend.

NOTE: This General Membership meeting will not be recorded.
If you are unable to attend in person, video links of each session will be available to view in real time. See the links below.

Topic: Physical Security: Protecting Our Critical Infrastructure
Time: Mar 12, 2025 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83111863962?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 831 1186 3962
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Topic: Over–Notification: An Excavator’s Perspective
Time: Mar 12, 2025 09:45 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85833427519?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 858 3342 7519
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Topic: March General Membership Meeting
Time: Mar 12, 2025 10:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81683051692?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 816 8305 1692
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Open Damage Prevention Training Session
2025-03-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Columbia Gas of VA Training Center, 1812 Coyote Drive, Chester, VA, 23836, United States
Open Damage Prevention Training Session
Virginia Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act
Columbia Gas of Virginia, in partnership with Virginia 811, is hosting a joint training session open to all.
Space is limited to the first 30 registrants—be sure to register early!
To register, please email David Stone at: Davidstone1@nisource.com
* Attendees will need to back into parking spaces or pull thru spaces per Training Center requirements; and register at the reception desk.

Web Ticket Entry (WTE) Training
2025-03-18 09:00 - 11:00
Web Ticket Entry (WTE) Training
Join us for a virtual instructor-led training on Web Ticket Entry. Our instructor-led course, conducted by qualified trainers, gives you the ability to enter and map your own tickets! We strive to give you the training and tools to confidently enter and map your own tickets, at your own pace!
Please RSVP to WTE
wte@va811.com

Important Notice: There are no additional WTE Instructor-Led Training Classes scheduled for April or May 2025.
If you wish to receive training, please access WTE courses through the Virginia 811 Academy by clicking HERE or by visiting https://academy.va811.com/

LDPC Meeting | Southwest VA Region 7 | Waynesboro
2025-03-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Shentel Center, 1150 Shenandoah Village Dr., Waynesboro, VA, 22980, United States
LDPC Meeting | Southwest VA Region 7 | Waynesboro
Tuesday
March 18, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Shentel Center
1150 Shenandoah Village Drive
Waynesboro, VA 22980
Register Here:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/tbdvccd

LDPC Meeting | Eastern VA Region 1 | Hampton
2025-03-18 11:00 - 13:00 | 20 Basil Sawyer Drive Hampton, VA 23666, 20 Basil Sawyer Drive, Hampton, VA, 23666, United States
LDPC Meeting | Eastern VA Region 1 | Hampton
Tuesday
March 18, 2025
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
20 Basil Sawyer Drive
Hampton, VA 23666
AGENDA
Welcome
Updates from the SCC & Virginia 811
Guest Speaker | Michael Scales | Damage Investigations
Open Discussion
RSVP: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/s2hhck9
| Lunch Provided by S&N Communications |

LDPC Meeting | Central VA Region 2 | Palmyra
2025-03-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Palmyra Training Center, 1293 Salem Church Rd., Palmyra, VA, 22963, United States
LDPC Meeting | Central VA Region 2 | Palmyra
3/19/2025
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Palmyra Training Center
1293 Salem Church Rd.
Palmyra, VA, 22963
Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/waywdc9

LDPC Meeting | Eastern VA Region 3 | Suffolk
2025-03-20 10:00 - 12:30 | City of Suffolk – Public Works – Administration, 800 Carolina Road, Suffolk, VA, 23434, United States
LOCAL DAMAGE PREVENTION COMMITTEE (LDPC) Meeting
Eastern VA Region 3 | Suffolk
Thursday
March 20, 2025
10:00 AM- 12:30 PM
City of Suffolk Public Works Administration
800 Carolina Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
RSVP HERE: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/wf2zqqf
