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Board reviews five‑phase plan for statewide excavation safety campaign emphasizing 'Every safe dig begins with 811'
Summary
Staff presented a five-phase statewide education and outreach plan to raise awareness of safe excavation practices, prioritize failure-to-notify (811) as a campaign topic, and hold stakeholder workshops in 2026 before launching the campaign in 2027.
Staff presented an informational update on Feb. 10 proposing a coordinated statewide education and outreach campaign to strengthen understanding of obligations under the Dig Safe Act and increase use of 811 notification.
Staff described a five-phase implementation plan: 2026 work would focus on content development, strategy and stakeholder workshops to collect feedback; a 2027 launch would include campaign activities and reporting on outcomes. Workshop attendees in 2025 identified failure to notify 811 as a priority topic and staff said the campaign would emphasize the key message, "Every safe dig begins with 811," with tailored messaging for different demographic and geographic groups.
Board members encouraged staff to make sure outreach reaches Central California and agricultural audiences, noting those groups undertake frequent excavation activities. Staff said messaging and outreach channels would be tailored to audience groups and that workshops can be added regionally if the board directs it.
No public comment was offered during this item. Staff asked the board for feedback on priorities and audiences and will return with refinements as the campaign planning proceeds.
