Virginia 811

08/21/2026

Congratulations to Shentel on submitting Virginia 811’s 1,000,000th locate request of 2026! 🎉

We were excited to celebrate this milestone with the Shentel team and recognize their continued commitment to safe digging practices. Every request is an important step toward protecting underground utilities, workers, and our communities.

Thank you, Shentel, for helping make damage prevention a priority! 🧡

A milestone worth celebrating! 🎉

Shentel made Virginia 811’s 1,000,000th utility marking request of 2026.

These requests are an important step our teams take before construction and installation work begins, helping make sure projects move forward safely and responsibly. With so much work happening across the communities we serve, it was especially exciting to be the team behind this year’s millionth request.

Thank you to Virginia 811 for celebrating the milestone with our operations team, and to our field teams for making safety part of the job every day.

Learn more about Virginia 811: https://heyor.ca/sNsMGo

08/21/2026

Every August, Papa John's Pizza of Hampton Roads partners with Virginia 811 to help spread the safe digging message - and they’ve been doing it year after year.

Throughout the month, Papa Johns helps us reach even more people by allowing us to place 811 safe digging message toppers on their pizza boxes throughout Hampton Roads. They also provide a 25% off promo code so we can give Hampton Roads customers another reason to celebrate 811 Day.

We’re grateful for their continued support and for helping us share an important message with more people: Contact 811 before you dig.

If you’re in Hampton Roads, show some love to a business that supports safe digging - and enjoy 25% off your Papa Johns order all month long! 🍕

Get the promo code and details here: VA811.com/811-Day-Pizza-Deal

08/20/2026

✨ What a Quest at the Global Damage Prevention Summit! 🌍

Our team hit the stage in Tennessee introducing Underline Quest to industry professionals from across the nation — and the feedback was INCREDIBLE! 🕹️🔥

Everyone who stopped by our booth loved how Underline Quest is changing the way people learn about damage prevention! 💡😍

If you haven't downloaded it yet — NOW is the time! 👇

Add Underline Quest to your damage prevention program today and experience the game-changer that everyone is talking about! 🎮💥

This is just the beginning — and we can't wait for what's next! 💪🙌

📲 Experience it yourself: va811.com/underline-quest/

08/19/2026

🌟🎤 Virginia 811 on the Global Stage!

Our CEO Scott Crawford took the spotlight at the Global Damage Prevention Summit in Tennessee — and he brought something special with him! 🎉💥

In front of industry leaders from around the Nation, Scott introduced Underline Quest — Virginia 811's groundbreaking mobile AR game that brings underground utilities to life like never before! 🕹️🌍⚡

He didn't just show the game — he told the whole story 👇

💡 How the idea was born
🛠️ The development process behind the scenes
🎮 How a vision became a reality
🌍 Why it matters for damage prevention everywhere

From concept to reality — Underline Quest is changing the way the world thinks about safe digging! 💪🔥

🎮 Download Underline Quest today:
👉 va811.com/underline-quest/

08/19/2026

Underline Quest Has Taken Over the ACTS Now Global Damage Prevention Summit!

One of the coolest features of Underline Quest is Augmented Reality (AR). Players can scan their surroundings and watch their Underline Quest guide appear in the real world - whether that’s on a conference floor, beside a piece of equipment, or even sitting on a table.

We’re excited to see where our guides are showing up this week at the Summit!

If you’re attending the Summit, show us where your Underline Quest guide appeared by posting your photo or video in the comments below!

08/18/2026

🚨Cross-state safety in action!🚨

Tim Poole and the Virginia 811 display truck teamed up with West Virginia 811 at the State Fair of West Virginia in Lewisburg. Together we shared the Dig with CARE message with over 40,000 fairgoers — reminding everyone to contact 811 before they dig.

While you’re thinking about what’s underground, check out Underline Quest — our free augmented reality safety game that turns learning about utility protection into an interactive adventure. https://va811.com/underline-quest/
West Virginia 811

08/18/2026

This morning, Virginia 811 Liaison Joseph Sparrow had the opportunity to lead three Damage Prevention Act law training sessions with the guys at Western Virginia Water Authority!

It’s always great to see a company prioritize safety and make sure its employees have the knowledge they need to work safely and responsibly. We had great conversations, great questions, and plenty of engagement throughout all three sessions.

Thank you to Western Virginia Water Authority for having us and for continuing to make damage prevention and safe digging a priority! 👷‍♂️🚧

08/17/2026

🏡📬 Installing a new mailbox? Don't skip this step! ✋

Whether you're putting in a mailbox, planting a tree, laying pavers, or tackling any outdoor project — always request your FREE locate FIRST! 👇

📅 Request your locate before you dig!
✔️ It's FREE
✔️ It's quick
✔️ It keeps you safe ❤️

Even a small dig can hit underground utility lines — and that's a headache nobody wants! 😬⚡

💻 VA811.com — Start every project the right way! 🙌

08/15/2026

🎙️ We’re live at the West Virginia State Fair! 🎡

We’re excited to be here with our friends at West Virginia 811 , where VA811's Tim Poole is being interviewed live by Highway 64 with Big Al.

We’re talking 811, safe digging and why knowing what’s below matters - while enjoying everything the State Fair has to offer! 🦺🎡

If you’re at the fair, come find us and say hello!

08/14/2026

💪🌟 Training Today. Safer Crews Tomorrow!

As part of 811 Week, our liaison Fernando Mendez showed up for the Atlantic Construction crews today — bringing the CARE message and safe digging best practices straight to the people who need it most! 👷‍♂️ 🪏

👏 Huge shoutout to Daysi Molina, Safety Officer at Atlantic Construction — thank you for investing in your team's safety and keeping them one step ahead! 🌟🙌