OUNC works with Governor to proclaim April, 2012 Safe Digging Month
As part of the national effort to raise awareness of safe digging practices, and encourage the use of 811 to request locates of underground facilities, the Oregon Utility Notification Center (OUNC) board of directors worked with Governor Kitzhaber to issue a proclamation naming April 2012 “Oregon Safe Digging Month”. In the proclamation the Governor has asked people to call 811 at least two business days before digging to insure all essential underground utilities are located before excavating.
The board would like to thank the Governor for his support and hopes everyone will use the free call to 811 prior to starting any digging project.
811 Damage Prevention Bike by Paul Jr. Designs
One Call Concepts, Inc. (OCC) commissioned Paul Jr. Designs to create the 811 Damage Prevention Bike. The 811 Bike was unveiled at the 2011 Greater Chesapeake Damage Prevention Training Conference November 2, 2011, in Ocean City, Maryland.
A second unveiling will take place at the Common Ground Alliance Conference scheduled for March 6-8, 2012 at the Rio All Suites Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. (www.cgaconference.com)
The 811 bike will appear on American Chopper February 20 and 27, 2012.
8/11 Day Campaign – Cake Delivery – What is a big celebration without a cake?
This past year, OUNC spent $40,000 worth of advertising promoting Call 811 on Northwest Radio in particular on the Lars Larson show. On behalf of the Board of Director’s, Adam Franco, of the One Call Center was interviewed on the show. By using the pilot initiative used by Indiana 811 to look for a fresh way to get the media’s interest on August 11, OUNC delivered 8/11 Day cakes. Along with the cakes, OUNC provided information on the 811 program to the radio station to help spread the word. The idea for cakes came from knowing how early morning radio people wake up and how eager they are to get some food during their shifts. Also, the cakes showcased utility markings as well as the 811 logo and were made by a local family owned bakery in SE Portland called His Bakery. His Bakery is also joining in the promotion of the 811 program by providing Dig Safely materials for their customers on their counters. The board also recognized and thanked the staff of the One Call Center with a cake of their own for all their hard work and commitment to being part of the national effort to raise awareness of safe digging practices, and encourage the use of 811 to request locates of underground facilities and will participate in future 811 Day celebrations. Please listen to the podcast!
OUNC works with Governor to proclaim April, 2011 Safe Digging Month
As part of the national effort to raise awareness of safe digging practices, and encourage the use of 811 to request locates of underground facilities. The Oregon Utility Notification Center (OUNC) board of directors worked with Governor Kitzhaber to issue a proclamation naming April 2011 “Oregon Safe Digging Month”. In the proclamation the Governor has asked people to call 811 at least two business days before digging to insure all essential underground utilities are located before excavating.
The board would like to thank the Governor for his support and hopes everyone will use the free call to 811 prior to starting any digging project.
Locator Training classes filling up fast
The Locator Training classes sponsored by OUNC have filled up quickly. We have held 6 successful classes. 195 Locators have received training.
The majority of the costs for these classes are underwritten by the OUNC and are offered to you at only $100 per person. The class is limited to the first 40 registrants, and we are limiting attendees to a maximum of 4 from any one agency. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Your spot is confirmed with your payment.
Locator Training Classes Registration is now open and seats are available for the class in Sunriver on May 10 and 11, 2011 Although registration for the Central Point area class on September 13 and 14, 2011 is not open yet, registration information will be available soon.
