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Dig Deeper Into Damage Prevention Education

Kentucky’s Premier Damage Prevention Team

At Kentucky 811, we believe that safe digging education and training is vital to preventing damages and keeping our communities safe. That’s why we go the extra mile to ensure your organization is well versed in the latest dig laws, safety practices, and Kentucky 811 services through free trainings.

Our public awareness and damage prevention managers, Patrick Donoghue and Ms. Jamie Gaddis, travel around the state providing outreach to utility companies (both members and non-members), excavation companies, contractors, high schools and colleges, or any other organizations interested in learning more about safe digging.

To schedule a free damage prevention training or to learn more about you can bring damage prevention education to your community, please contact your county’s designated damage prevention manager.

Damage Prevention Regional Map

Patrick Donoghue
Western Region


(270) 935-9935

Ms. Jamie Gaddis
Eastern and Central Region


(859) 457-0405

Check out our Events Calendar to see upcoming training opportunities and community events.

Stakeholders can reduce excavation-related damage to underground utilities by following the Kentucky state dig law and damage prevention best practices. The tools below are designed to help you, your colleagues, or contractors dig deeper into underground utility safety and damage prevention.

Excavator handbook

Web ticket entry training

Kentucky dig law

Color code and tolerance zone card

How to Submit a Locate Request (Homeowners)