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Last year in Colorado Springs, contractors installing fiber hit natural gas, water and electric lines 766 times resulting in a cost of $300,000 in fines.

U.S. Representative Doug Lamborn

Colorado

Taking steps to mark utilities and contact 811 before every dig can help us know what’s below and prevent accidental damage to underground utilities.

Gov. Jared Polis

Colorado

Protecting infrastructure that keeps our communities moving and our businesses growing isn’t a partisan issue.

State Rep. Rose Pugliese

Colorado

On this, Democrats, Republicans, and independents alike can find consensus — it’s absolutely critical that we prevent damage to the buried infrastructure that powers our daily lives.

County Commissioner Steve O’Dorisio

Adams County, Colorado

By working together and taking some common-sense steps, we can prevent damage to the underground infrastructure that the counties, cities, and communities we serve rely upon.

 

Vice Mayor and District 4 Commissioner Maribel Gomez Cordero

Orange County, Florida

This problem that costs communities across the country $30 billion annually can impact our constituents and communities.

Mayor Tim Murry

Clermont, Florida

Stay informed on the latest announcements and infrastructure safety efforts from the Damage Prevention Action Center (DPAC).

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You Know 911; Here’s the Other Number That Can Prevent Accidents

Date: September 24, 2025

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In Massachusetts, the Dig Safe program is working. Let’s keep it that way | Opinion

Date: September 20, 2025

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CGA DIRT Report Highlights Concerning Levels of Damages to Buried Utilities

Date: August 29, 2025

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Protecting Utah’s communities starts with 3 simple numbers | Opinion

Date: August 3, 2025

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In Depth: Missouri adds more accountability regulations for underground digging after fatal house explosion

Date: July 15, 2025

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CGA Applauds Missouri Governor Kehoe at SB133 Signing to Prevent Infrastructure Damage

Date: July 14, 2025

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DPAct Applauds House Energy and Commerce Committee for Passing Pipeline Safety Bill to Make American Communities Safer

Date: July 21, 2026

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DPAct Urges House Energy & Commerce Committee to Advance Pipeline Act to Make American Communities Safer

Date: June 24, 2026

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National Leaders Advocate for Critical Infrastructure Protection as Senate Passes Bipartisan PIPELINE Safety Act

Date: May 14, 2026

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Pipeline Safety Authorization Act Can Help Prevent Billions in Damage to Critical Underground Infrastructure

Date: March 4, 2026

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DPAC Applauds Missouri Governor Kehoe at SB133 Signing to Prevent Infrastructure Damage

Date: July 14, 2025

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National Leaders on Capitol Hill Highlight $30 Billion Infrastructure Damage Issue

Date: May 14, 2025

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Support for H.R. 9338, the Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026

Date: July 20, 2026

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Support for H.R. 9338, the Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026

Date: June 24, 2026

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DPAct Applauds Louisiana Governor Landry on SB469 Signing to Prevent Infrastructure Damage

Date: June 18, 2026

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June 4, 2026, Hearing – Where Are We?: Examining Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Capabilities in the United States

Date: June 4, 2026

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Support for Senate Bill 469

Date: May 14, 2026

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CGA Applauds NULCA Paper on “System Designed to Fail”

Date: March 30, 2026

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