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CGA Updates & Damage Prevention News

The Common Ground Alliance publishes the "CGA Update" monthly.  The update focuses on damage prevention news, programs and events.  To submit information for consideration in the monthly update, contact Khrysanne Kerr (kerr@commongroundalliance.com). 

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Monthly Updates
CGA Monthly Update - August 2010
The August CGA Monthly Update features highlights of the 2009 DIRT Report as well as information regarding the ringing of the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange.

CGA Monthly Update - July 2010
The July 2010 CGA Monthly Update announces the release of the 2009 DIRT Report as well as provides an overview of Federal testimony from Bob Kipp, CGA President. Additional information regarding Maryland One Call law change, an editorial by CGA Chairman of the Board, Vic Weston and an update on August 11 as 8-11 day is also provided.

CGA Newsletter - June 2010
The CGA June Monthly Update provides an overview of CGA Stakeholder, Atmos Energy's, 811 initiative as well as information on August 11, 8/11 day.

CGA Monthly Update - May 2010
The May edition of the CGA Monthly Update features member highlights of National Safe Digging Month. It also shares info regarding Social Marketing, a NASFM initative as well as an update on the International Locate Rodeo.


News/Announcements
DIRT Report for 2009 - Member Teleconference
Committee members and staff will present the results of the DIRT Report for 2009. The brief presentation will be followed by Q&A.

CGA Monthly Update - August 2010
The August CGA Monthly Update features highlights of the 2009 DIRT Report as well as information regarding the ringing of the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange.

Safety is Good Business For Deere & Company
On Friday, August 20, executives and guests of Deere & Company, the U.S.Department of Transportation and the Common Ground Alliance visited the NYSE to publicize 811

811 Day Results
CGA Members particpated a landmark day for the promotion of 811. See how members supported the day through company participation, localized events and media outreach.

RP Meeting August 5, 2010
Regional Partner Committee will meet in conjunction with the Locate Rodeo in Atlanta, Georgia.


Press Releases
DIRT Report for 2008 Finds Damages Declining
Common Ground Alliance's most comprehensive DIRT Report finds that Underground Utility Damages are declining in the United States.

DIRT Report Indicates Incidents Trending Downward
The Common Ground Alliance (CGA), today announced findings from its fourth annual Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT) Report.