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April 7, 2026

REGISTER NOW: Drive Fore Supplies Golf Scramble on May 8

You Can Make a Difference by Participating in the KY811 Drive Fore Supplies!

Last year, the Kentucky 811 team had the honor of donating much-needed boxes of school supplies to a local elementary school in honor of 811 Day (August 11). The school supply boxes were purchased using funds raised during the KY811 Drive Fore Supplies earlier in the year, and we need your participation to do it again!

April 1, 2026

Introducing the Kentucky 811 Video Madness Tournament

 This April, in recognition of National Safe Digging Month, Kentucky 811 is bringing a little competition to safety awareness.

We’re putting some of our most popular 811 videos head-to-head in a bracket-style tournament, and we need your help to choose a winner.

Each matchup features two videos competing for your vote. Watch both, pick your favorite, and cast your vote by commenting on our Facebook posts. Winning videos will advance through the bracket until one is crowned the ultimate Kentucky 811 champion.

March 25, 2026

Save the Date: Flood with Love Benefit Concert on July 25

Join us on July 25, 2026, at Gatton Park in Lexington for the fifth annual Flood with Love Music Festival! Kentucky 811 is proud to be sponsoring this community-driven event that celebrates music, unity and support for those impacted by natural disasters across the state.

For the 2026 event, PEAK (Powering the Economy through Arts in Kentucky), is teaming up with KY811 to create the Kentucky Disaster Relief Fund, which will be used for immediate relief for KY residents affected by tornadoes and flooding.

February 13, 2026

Check Out the 2025 Kentucky 811 Annual Report

The 2025 Kentucky 811 Annual Report is here! This past year was a groundbreaking year for damage prevention education and outreach, inbound ticket records, and new members! The Annual Report covers all that and more, including:

December 17, 2025

Congrats to Our 2025 Calendar Photo Contest Winners!

This past fall, Kentucky 811 asked local photographers of all levels to submit photographs that capture the beauty of Kentucky for a chance to be featured in our limited-edition 2026 calendar. Twelve photos were selected for the calendar and the top three were awarded prizes. The top three winners are featured below. Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to everyone who participated!

October 28, 2025

Now Open: 2026 Calendar Photo Contest

Kentucky 811 is excited to announce the 2026 Calendar Photo Contest! We are inviting amateur photographers to capture and submit photos that showcase the quintessential beauty and spirit of Kentucky. The top 12 photos will be featured in our official 2026 calendar. Additionally, the top three winners, chosen by our panel of judges, will receive prizes. See below for the official submission guidelines and rules.

October 27, 2025

Disaster Recovery in Kentucky: Our Utility Family

In December 2021, an EF4 tornado hit Mayfield, Kentucky, inflicting unimagine damage and destruction on the area. In July 2022, historic floods washed over Whitesburg and Hindman, destroying physical memories and ruining structures with over five feet of water. Unfortunately, the Bluegrass state is no stranger to weather-inflicted disasters, but the people here are built with resilience and never fail to act quickly in helping one another recover.

August 11, 2025

KY811 Donates School Supplies to Local Elementary School for 811 Day

Earlier this year, Kentucky 811 hosted the inaugural Drive Fore Supplies Golf Scramble to raise funds to purchase and donate vital school supplies to a local elementary school located in an underserved community in honor of 811 Day on August 11. The success of this effort is thanks to our golf scramble participants and fellow sponsors, including the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC). Some of the generous sponsors can be found below.

August 6, 2025

Save the Date: Thursday Night Live on August 7, 2025

Kentucky 811 is proud to be sponsoring Central Bank Thursday Night Live in Lexington on August 7, 2025. This exciting community event takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Fifth Third Bank Pavillion in Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park. Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music and delicious food as we enjoy the area’s unparalleled community spirit. Admission is free!

July 23, 2025

NEW: Share the Safe Digging Message with FREE Videos

Kentucky 811 has created a variety of creative short promotional videos designed to make a major impact on viewers and remind them of the importance of safe digging. These videos are now available on Kentucky811.org for members to use however they see fit—perhaps to kick off a team meeting, for use within a presentation, or linked on their own website.