Podcasts by Digging In
MISS DIG 811 has been helping keep the public and the underground utility infrastructure in Michigan safe for 50 years. ‘Digging In’ covers topics such as the State’s damage prevention law, how utility locating works, what online programs are right for you, and a variety of other topics and information that can help ensure your next digging project is both safe and successful.
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Episode 4- MISS DIG 811 for Beginners from 2023-12-13T19:42:20.963084
Professional excavators work with MISS DIG 811 every day and know the rules for safely working near underground lines. As a do-it-yourselfer, you may have never contacted MISSS DIG 811 before and a...
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Episode 5- Online Tools from 2023-12-13T19:42:20.957056
Our Lives are online. There’s an app, a website, or some online service for just about everything we do. That holds true for MISS DIG 811. We’ll discuss the online programs and offerings that can s...
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Episode 9 - Marine Tickets from 2023-12-13T19:42:20.939770
MISS DIG 811's Pat Goddard joins the show to discuss Marine Ticket, a program offered by the Notification Center to help protect facilities submerged in water, as well as the environment and Michig...
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Episode 12 - News&Notes From December from 2023-12-13T19:42:20.927918
Digging In kicks off 2021 by looking at three utility and excavation stories that made headlines both nationally and in Michigan. Sources: WDIV, Detroit | KUSA- 9 News, Denver | Reuters
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Episode 16 - Utility Locating from 2023-12-13T19:42:20.911673
In this episode, we're joined by Harry Carr, Project Manager at Utility Resource Group. With his help we hope to offer excavators, homeowners, and all stakeholders, a better understanding of what g...
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Episode 18 - Consumers Energy from 2023-12-13T19:42:20.901596
We're joined by Kay Lancour with Consumers Energy's Public Safety Outreach and Damage Prevention Team to discuss the damage prevention initiatives taking place at Consumers Energy, and how they may...
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Episode 20 - Safe Digging Month Social Media Campaigns from 2023-12-13T19:42:20.892580
April is National Safe Digging Month. In this brief episode we'll highlight the campaigns and contests available on MISS DIG 811's social media resources. Learn how to get involved to win a nice pr...
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Episode 23 - MISS DIG 811 IT Systems Manager from 2023-12-13T19:42:20.879954
Digging In is joined by Katie Gruzwalski, MISS DIG 811 IT Systems Manager, to discuss the important role technology plays in the Notification Center being able to service all of its Stakeholders, a...
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Episode 24 - This Day in History from 2023-12-13T19:42:20.873427
It's a holiday week and summer is in full swing. In this brief episode, we take a break from utility topics to cover just a few interesting "This Day in History" fun facts for your listening pleasure.
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Episode 25 - Detroit Area Flooding from 2023-12-13T19:42:20.867635
A recent article in the Detroit News introduces information that some of the area-wide flooding that hit Metro Detroit in late June could have ties back to the 811, excavation, and utility damage p...
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Episode 29 - 2 Minute Warning from 2023-12-13T19:42:20.847295
Are you ready for the PelicanCorp Conversion? In this brief episode we touch on some of the changes you should expect to see, and how to learn more, so you don't get caught off guard.
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Episode 31 - Spring 2022 Updates from 2023-12-13T19:42:20.838708
While we thaw out from Winter, this brief episode touches on ways to get assistance with the new PelicanCorp system, in addition to previewing the 811 awareness campaigns you can expect to see in 2...
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Meet the New MISS DIG 811 C.O.O. from 2023-12-13T19:42:20.829052
MISS DIG 811 welcomes its new Chief Operating Officer, Joe Guadagnino, to the organization! In this episode, we catch up with Joe as he shares his background and how his role as COO can help MISS D...
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Utility Safety Partners from 2023-12-13T19:42:20.820350
Digging In is proud to welcome Mike Sullivan, President of Utility Safety Partners in Alberta, Canada, to the program. We discuss how they're much more than a notification center and have brought s...
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Safe Digging Month 2023 from 2023-12-13T19:42:20.814142
We're back! After a winter slumber, Digging In returns to highlight MISS DIG 811 public awareness and education activity for National Safe Digging Month and beyond.
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DTE Energy from 2023-12-13T19:42:20.807547
Digging In is honored to welcome our first guest of 2023, Scot Runke, Gas Operations Manager for DTE Energy. We'll discuss damage prevention industry trends as well as the strides the Company has m...
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Community Outreach from 2022-09-19T14:00
MISS DIG 811 Community Outreach Specialists travel the state providing support and resources to our municipal members and more! In this episode, we talk with Paul Harding and Colleen Goddard about ...
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MPSC Summer'22 from 2022-07-11T14:00
Digging In is back! We're once again joined by Dave Chislea from the Michigan Public Service Commission to discuss many commonly asked questions that we get from the excavation community.
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CAM (Construction Association of Michigan) from 2022-04-18T14:00
'Digging In' welcomes Tracey McLenon, V.P. of Operations for the Construction Association of Michigan, to the show to discuss the Association's mission and highlight the resources it provides its m...
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What's New in 2022 from 2022-01-17T15:00
It's a new year, and MISS DIG's new software, OneCall Access is in place. In this episode, we discuss some of the policy & procedural changes associated with the new program, as well as where to fi...
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Episode 28 - 2021 Changes with Bruce Campbell from 2021-11-29T15:00
MISS DIG 811 CEO, Bruce Campbell, joins the program to talk about changes that have occurred in 2021 at Notification Center (FNCA, External Affairs, Pelican Software switchover) and how they affect...
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Episode 27 - Michigan Public Service Commission from 2021-10-25T14:00
Digging In welcomes Dave Chislea, Manager of Gas Operations for the Michigan Public Service Commission, to the show to discuss the Commission's contributions to damage prevention throughout Michigan.
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Episode 26 - Educational Mobile Unit from 2021-08-23T14:00
MISS DIG 811's community-focused Educational Mobile Unit (EMU) has been making the rounds this summer. We'll look at several events that the EMU has been a part of and give you a heads up on future...
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Episode 22 - Construction Angels from 2021-05-24T14:00
We happy to be joined by Patrick Carr to discuss Construction Angels, a charitable organization that helps families of those who are lost in worksite incidents. Learn how to get involved with their...
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Episode 21 - MISS DIG 811 Education Marketing Manager, Gail Wyckhouse from 2021-04-26T14:00
We're joined by Gail Wyckhouse, MISS DIG 811 Education & Marketing Manager to discuss not only what campaigns and projects are happening, but also some of the strategies and mechanics that go into ...
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Episode 19 - RTE Spring 2021 from 2021-03-22T14:00
In this Episode, we're joined by MISS DIG 811 Web Ticket Manager, Stephanie Boe, to discuss how using Remote Ticket Entry (RTE) can benefit any and all excavators that communicate with MISS DIG 811...
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Episode 17 - Public Awareness from 2021-02-22T15:00
With digging season around the corner, MISSDIG 811 will soon begin to roll out its public awareness campaigns and activities. In this episode we preview what Michigan residents should expect to see...
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Episode 15 - Member Services from 2021-01-25T17:37:50
MISS DIG 811 tickets don't find their way to Michigan's facility owners and operators via magic. In this episode, we're joined by Laura Arnold, Member Services Director, to discuss how her departme...
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Episode 14 - Tales From the Call Center from 2021-01-18T15:00
Millions of calls have been processed by MISS DIG 811 over the years. Not all of them are straight forward. In this episode, several current and former Notification System Representatives share the...
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Episode 13 - Program Updates 2021 from 2021-01-11T15:00
In this episode we preview three updates to the MISS DIG 811 ticket creation process that will be rolled out in 2021. We'll discuss how Locate Demand Management, Complex Ticket, and E-Mod, can help...
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Episode 11 - 2020 in Review from 2020-12-21T15:00
We thankfully reached the end of this crazy year! In this episode we'll take a quick look back at some of the new initiatives undertaken at MISS DIG 811 in 2020.
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Episode 10 - Damage Reporting from 2020-12-14T15:00
Buried facilities are struck thousands of times a year across the state. In this episode we'll take a look at some available statistics that highlight some of the underlying causes, as well as how ...
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Episode 8 - Remote Ticket Entry from 2020-11-30T15:00
Remote Ticket Entry (RTE) is MISS DIG 811's primary online tool for professional excavators to create dig notices. In this episode, we'll quickly highlight the benefits that come with utilizing RTE...
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Episode 7- Interview with MISS DIG 811 CEO, Bruce Campbell from 2020-11-23T15:00
MISS DIG 811 CEO, Bruce Campbell joins the show to discuss his experiences that led to him assuming his leadership role at the Notification Center, how MISS DIG 811's Board of Directors operates, a...
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Episode 6- MISS DIG 811 Time frames from 2020-11-16T15:00
When talking about 811 and the damage prevention process, we throw a lot of times around: 3 days, 21 day, 3 hours, 24 hours. It can all get a little confusing. In this episode we’ll break down what...
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Episode 3- Beware of Private Lines from 2020-10-26T14:00
You’ve contacted MISS DIG 811 in preparation for your upcoming digging project. Many are not aware that not all underground line will be located and marked by the local utility providers. Learn wha...
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Episode 2- The MISS DIG Law and What it Means For You from 2020-10-19T13:58:31
Public Act 174 of 2014, otherwise known as the ‘MISS DIG Law’ governs all aspects of utility damage prevention in Michigan. In this episode we will discuss the requirements and regulations for exca...
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Episode 1- MISS DIG 811: 50 Years of Damage Prevention from 2020-10-12T13:58:44
In our first episode, we will cover how MISS DIG 811 started as a small pilot hotline number in Oakland County 50 years ago, and how it’s evolved to become Michigan’s leader in utility damage preve...
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