Digging In

811 Day is this week! In this episode we'll talk about what MISS DIG 811 is up to, and also hear from Scot Runke and Chloe Reckling from DTE Energy about what damage prevention and safety awareness initiatives that the utility provider is active in this summer.

We're back! After a winter slumber, Digging In returns to highlight MISS DIG 811 public awareness and education activity for National Safe Digging Month and beyond.

Digging In is honored to welcome our first guest of 2023, Scot Runke, Gas Operations Manager for DTE Energy. We'll discuss damage prevention industry trends as well as the strides the Company has made in its damage prevention and safety efforts.

Digging In is proud to welcome Mike Sullivan, President of Utility Safety Partners in Alberta, Canada, to the program. We discuss how they're much more than a notification center and have brought several stakeholder groups together as one organization to tackle damage prevention and safety in the Western Canadian province.

MISS DIG 811 Community Outreach Specialists travel the state providing support and resources to our municipal members and more! In this episode, we talk with Paul Harding and Colleen Goddard about the important work they do to help our members navigate challenges to their damage prevention endeavors.

MISS DIG 811 welcomes its new Chief Operating Officer, Joe Guadagnino, to the organization! In this episode, we catch up with Joe as he shares his background and how his role as COO can help MISS DIG 811 serve its stakeholders.

Digging In is back! We're once again joined by Dave Chislea from the Michigan Public Service Commission to discuss many commonly asked questions that we get from the excavation community.

'Digging In' welcomes Tracey McLenon, V.P. of Operations for the Construction Association of Michigan, to the show to discuss the Association's mission and highlight the resources it provides its members.

While we thaw out from Winter, this brief episode touches on ways to get assistance with the new PelicanCorp system, in addition to previewing the 811 awareness campaigns you can expect to see in 2022.

It's a new year, and MISS DIG's new software, OneCall Access is in place. In this episode, we discuss some of the policy & procedural changes associated with the new program, as well as where to find support and information on how to best utilize it.

Are you ready for the PelicanCorp Conversion? In this brief episode we touch on some of the changes you should expect to see, and how to learn more, so you don't get caught off guard.

MISS DIG 811 CEO, Bruce Campbell, joins the program to talk about changes that have occurred in 2021 at Notification Center (FNCA, External Affairs, Pelican Software switchover) and how they affect you.

Digging In welcomes Dave Chislea, Manager of Gas Operations for the Michigan Public Service Commission, to the show to discuss the Commission's contributions to damage prevention throughout Michigan.

MISS DIG 811's community-focused Educational Mobile Unit (EMU) has been making the rounds this summer. We'll look at several events that the EMU has been a part of and give you a heads up on future dates where you can find MISS DIG 811 spreading its safety messaging.

A recent article in the Detroit News introduces information that some of the area-wide flooding that hit Metro Detroit in late June could have ties back to the 811, excavation, and utility damage prevention process. We'll discuss some of what the article says, and how it serves as a reminder of the importance of the 811 process for all stakeholders.

It's a holiday week and summer is in full swing. In this brief episode, we take a break from utility topics to cover just a few interesting "This Day in History" fun facts for your listening pleasure.

Digging In is joined by Katie Gruzwalski, MISS DIG 811 IT Systems Manager, to discuss the important role technology plays in the Notification Center being able to service all of its Stakeholders, as well as some important changes the IT department is working on.

We happy to be joined by Patrick Carr to discuss Construction Angels, a charitable organization that helps families of those who are lost in worksite incidents. Learn how to get involved with their wonderful cause.

We're joined by Gail Wyckhouse, MISS DIG 811 Education & Marketing Manager to discuss not only what campaigns and projects are happening, but also some of the strategies and mechanics that go into the public awareness activities we participate in.

April is National Safe Digging Month. In this brief episode we'll highlight the campaigns and contests available on MISS DIG 811's social media resources. Learn how to get involved to win a nice prize for yourself or your community.

In this Episode, we're joined by MISS DIG 811 Web Ticket Manager, Stephanie Boe, to discuss how using Remote Ticket Entry (RTE) can benefit any and all excavators that communicate with MISS DIG 811 on a consistent basis. A wide variety of functions, tailored training, and an easy sign-up process. If you dig for a living, RTE is the program for you.

We're joined by Kay Lancour with Consumers Energy's Public Safety Outreach and Damage Prevention Team to discuss the damage prevention initiatives taking place at Consumers Energy, and how they may be able to assist in your project's success.

With digging season around the corner, MISSDIG 811 will soon begin to roll out its public awareness campaigns and activities. In this episode we preview what Michigan residents should expect to see and hear from the Notification Center in 2021.

In this episode, we're joined by Harry Carr, Project Manager at Utility Resource Group. With his help we hope to offer excavators, homeowners, and all stakeholders, a better understanding of what goes into the challenging and important work of underground facility locating.

MISS DIG 811 tickets don't find their way to Michigan's facility owners and operators via magic. In this episode, we're joined by Laura Arnold, Member Services Director, to discuss how her department works with each member to ensure that tickets find their way to the appropriate party at the appropriate time, and how they can help you with your damage prevention needs.