Damage Prevention Action Center https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html In Massachusetts, the Dig Safe program is working. Let’s keep it that way | Opinion Pipeline Safety Authorization Act Can Help Prevent Billions in Damage to Critical Underground Infrastructure You Know 911; Here’s the Other Number That Can Prevent Accidents Support for the Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026 DPAC Recommends Use of BEAD Funds Made Available Through Benefit of the Bargain Reforms DPAC Recommends Advancing Underground Utility Excavation Damage Prevention Policy to Support Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure and Safety Proposed Language – Sections 319.010 – 319.050 in the Underground Facility Damage Prevention Act Prepared Testimony of Sarah Magruder Lyle, Executive Director, Damage Prevention Action Center (DPAC) Support for Solutions to Expedite Broadband Permitting 2025 Year In Review Support for PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 5301 – Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 Sitemap Home CGA Applauds NULCA Paper on “System Designed to Fail” Support for Paul Roberti to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation’s PHMSA As Tennessee grows, more digging may lead to utility damage. Here’s how to prevent that Locating Devices Offer New Tech for Different Jobsites Nevada sees rise in utility damage incidents, experts urge ‘Call Before You Dig’ NTSB Releases Initial Report on Fatal Lexington, MO Gas Explosion Trenchless Technology- CGA Conference & Expo 2025 CGA DIRT Report Highlights Concerning Levels of Damages to Buried Utilities Protecting Utah’s communities starts with 3 simple numbers | Opinion In Depth: Missouri adds more accountability regulations for underground digging after fatal house explosion CGA CEO Sarah Magruder Lyle Statement to U.S. House Pipelines & HAZMAT Subcommittee CGA Applauds Missouri Governor Kehoe at SB133 Signing to Prevent Infrastructure Damage Early Communication Key for Avoiding Utility Damage, Experts Say DPAC Applauds Missouri Governor Kehoe at SB133 Signing to Prevent Infrastructure Damage Statement on House Transportation & Infrastructure Member Priorities Hearing NTSB Issues Report on Fatal Pennsylvania Explosion, Recommends CGA Best Practice DPAC Executive Director Sarah K. Magruder Lyle Issues Statement Congratulating Elected Leaders Leaders Highlight Infrastructure Damage Issue on Capitol Hill Newsroom DPAC Executive Director Sarah K. Magruder Lyle Issues Statement Congratulating Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy Privacy Policy Resources Join the DPAC mailing list Policy + Resources Membership Members Gas explosion that killed Missouri 5-year-old was preventable | Opinion Missouri could enact new standards for underground gas lines after fatal Lexington house explosion NTSB releases final report, recommendations after Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion Data Shows 70% Decline in Trench-Related Worker Fatalities Industry Leaders Launch Damage Prevention Action Center (DPAC) Damage Prevention Action Center (DPAC) Makes Debut Appearance at NCSL National Leaders on Capitol Hill Highlight $30 Billion Infrastructure Damage Issue