2026 Public Awareness Plan Survey

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* What is the name of your organization?

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* Please give your first and last name and your title at the organization.

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* When do you plan to do your public awareness activities?

Weekly

Monthly

Quarterly

Annually

Varying times during the year

Not sure

Please indicate if your organization plans to use any of the following methods for public awareness information in 2026. Check all that apply.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Promote Virginia 811 and/or Dig with C.A.R.E. message on social media channels

DIGITAL: All items that feature the Virginia 811 logo and/or Dig with CARE message.

Link to Virginia 811 website on company website

Direct email messaging

Media press releases

Other branded digital items (please specify)

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PRINT: All items that feature the Virginia 811/811 logo and/or Dig with C.A.R.E. message.

Bumper stickers

Brochures

Bill inserts

Door hangers

Newsletters

811 signage / banners

811 branded calendars

Billboards

Other branded print items (please specify)

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*If your organization uses bill inserts, please indicate which months or quarters include 811 messaging.

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MEDIA: All items with mentions of the Virginia 811/811 logo and/or Dig with C.A.R.E. message.

Newspaper ads

Radio and television advertisements

Digital ads

Other branded media items (please specify)

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TRAINING (Internal/Employee-Focused): All events that feature the Virginia 811 logo and/or Dig with C.A.R.E. message.

Safety Day training days for employees (include information handouts)

Employee in-person or virtual employee training sessions including 811 information

Require attendance at Local Damage Prevention Committee (LDPC) meetings, Paradigm, or pipeline safety meetings or conferences

Require attendance at Virginia 811 Membership meetings

Any events specifically dedicated to April - National Safe Digging Month

Any events specifically dedicated to 811 Day - National Safe Digging Day

Other internal training events (please specify)

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OUTREACH (External/Community-Focused): All events that feature the Virginia 811 logo and/or Dig with C.A.R.E. message.

Tailgate meetings with contractors

Hosting Local Damage Prevention Committee (LDPC) meetings

Face-to-face meetings with local officials, schools, fire departments, or emergency officials

Public awareness activities held throughout the year

Participation in community Safety Days

Hosting or sponsoring public events

Any events specifically dedicated to April - National Safe Digging Month

Any events specifically dedicated to 811 Day - National Safe Digging Day

Other external outreach events (please specify)

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BRANDED APPAREL & PROMOTIONAL ITEMS: All items that feature the Virginia 811 logo and/or Dig with C.A.R.E. message.

Work clothing

Hard hats

Swag items (hats, pens, stickers, cups, bags, etc.)

Safety vests or gear

Other branded or promotional items (please specify)

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BRANDED ORGANIZATION / FLEET ITEMS: All items that feature the Virginia 811 logo and/or Dig with C.A.R.E. message.

Branded vehicles (either bumper stickers, car magnets, or wraps)

Awareness stickers on demarcation points, cable route markers, pipeline markers, etc.

Educational trailer or exhibit (including children’s educational displays)

Please provide an estimate of the number of fleet vehicles in your organization that are branded with Dig with CARE, 811, or VA811.

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Other branded organization or fleet items (please specify)

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What is your organization's anticipated budget for 2026 public awareness initiatives? (please provide a dollar amount if known)

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Is there any additional information you would like to share regarding your 2026 public awareness plans?

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Thank you for sharing your feedback — it helps strengthen damage prevention across Virginia.

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