Happy August to our Sunshine 811 community! |
With August comes the height of summer including one of our favorite days of the year - 811 Day! This month, we’re celebrating 811 Day with a brand-new video, recognizing the winners of our Beat the Heat Challenge, sharing opportunities to connect at upcoming Paradigm meetings and helping you keep the safe-digging message visible in your workplace and community. |
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Put Safe Digging First This 811 Day |
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 | Every August 11, Sunshine 811 joins organizations across the country in recognizing 811 Day and reminding everyone of one simple step that makes a big difference: Contact 811 before you dig.
Whether you're planting a tree, installing a fence, or starting a major excavation project, contacting 811 before digging helps protect underground utilities, prevent service disruptions, and keep people safe.
Watch the video, share it with your team, and help keep safe digging top of mind throughout August. |
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| | Meet the Beat the Heat Challenge Winners |
| This summer, we challenged Florida excavators and stakeholders to beat the heat while putting their safe-digging knowledge and commitment to the test, and you delivered.
Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Beat the Heat: Dig Smart Summer Challenge!
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Connect With Us at an Upcoming Paradigm Meeting |
| Excavators: Don’t miss out. FREE training sessions are available from Sunshine 811 and your local pipeline operators on safe digging practices throughout the month of August. Register for your session today! |
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The Map MattersHow Your Site Information Impacts Utility Notifications |
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The map generated in Exactix is created using the site information you provide. Accurate, detailed location information helps ensure your entire dig area is mapped correctly and that all affected utility owners receive notification. Even small errors or missing details can result in incomplete notifications.
Read the story to learn how your site information shapes the map and discover tips to help ensure every excavation starts with accurate notifications and a safer jobsite. | | |
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An easy way to spread the safe digging message |
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Last year, we began distributing free window clings to equipment rental partners and other industry allies to help keep the safe digging message visible where it matters most. These simple decals serve as consistent, everyday reminders for crews and customers to contact 811 before any excavation work begins. We’re continuing that effort in 2026, and they’re available to you, too! If you’d like to display a Sunshine 811 window cling and share the importance of safe digging, please request one using the form below! | | |
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| | | | Visit Sunshine 811’s calendar for the latest events and meeting updates.We look forward to seeing you soon! | | |
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| | | | Sunshine 811 | 11 Plantation Road | DeBary, FL 32713 |
| You’re receiving this email because you value safe digging and have previously contacted Sunshine 811. If you prefer not to receive the Sunshine 811 newsletter, you may update your preferences or unsubscribe using the links at the bottom of this message. Thank you for contacting 811 and for helping keep Florida safe and connected.
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