Sarah Daley - Damage Prevention Action Center

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09 Apr NTSB Issues Report on Fatal Pennsylvania Explosion, Recommends CGA Best Practice

Posted at 12:04h in Press Releases

Agency report proposes nationwide adoption of CGA Best Practices to prevent damage, injuries and fatalities Washington, D.C. (April 9, 2025) – Yesterday, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its final report on the 2023 explosion at the Palmer Chocolate factory. The incident claimed seven lives...

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09 Apr NTSB releases final report, recommendations after Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion

Posted at 09:11h in In the News

11 Mar Data Shows 70% Decline in Trench-Related Worker Fatalities

Posted at 09:06h in In the News

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25 Feb CGA CEO Sarah Magruder Lyle Statement to U.S. House Pipelines & HAZMAT Subcommittee

Posted at 15:29h in Statements

Washington, D.C. (Feb. 25, 2025) – Today, Sarah Magruder Lyle, President and CEO of the Common Ground Alliance and Executive Director of the Damage Prevention Action Center (DPAC), submitted a written statement to the U.S. House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure’s Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines,...

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29 Jan DPAC Executive Director Sarah K. Magruder Lyle Issues Statement Congratulating Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy

Posted at 17:04h in Statements

Washington, D.C. (Jan. 29, 2025) — Damage Prevention Action Center (DPAC) Executive Director Sarah Magruder Lyle issued the following statement on the confirmation of Sean Duffy as Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOT): “DPAC congratulates Sean Duffy on his confirmation as the next U.S. Secretary...

09 Dec ‘Call Before You Dig’ law keeps communities safe and connected

Posted at 13:41h in In the News

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11 Nov DPAC Executive Director Sarah K. Magruder Lyle Issues Statement Congratulating Elected Leaders

Posted at 15:46h in Statements

Washington, D.C. (Nov. 11, 2024) —"As Executive Director of the Damage Prevention Action Center, I would like to congratulate President-elect Donald Trump, Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, the 119th Congress, and state and local officials across the Nation. We look forward to working with elected officials...

Author: Sarah Daley