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Missouri 811 Welcomes Tim Bean to the Damage Prevention Team
After more than four decades of public service, Tim Bean is bringing his experience in fire safety, emergency response and prevention to Missouri 811. As the new Damage Prevention Specialist for Southeast Missouri, he’ll work with communities and industry partners to promote safe excavation and protect underground infrastructure.
Bill Murray’s Retirement
Honoring Bill Murray's Commitment to Missouri's Damage Prevention SuccessAfter nearly 12 years with Missouri One Call and Missouri 811, Damage Prevention Specialist Bill Murray will retire on July 31, 2026. Throughout his career with Missouri 811, Bill has been a...
Locating the Unlocatable: Advancements in Non-Metallic Utility Locating
Discover how advancements in acoustic locating technology enhance the accuracy of identifying non-metallic underground utilities, improving safety and reducing damage.Locating underground utilities has become increasingly accurate thanks to advances in locating...
Missouri 811 Expands Status Code Communication to Dig-Up Tickets
Missouri 811 is enhancing communication for excavators with new status codes on dig-up tickets, improving safety and efficiency in damage reporting.Missouri 811 is introducing an important system enhancement that will improve communication and transparency between...
More Than a Meeting: Why the Missouri 811 Annual Membership Meeting Matters
Join Missouri 811's Annual Membership Meeting on April 23, 2026, to shape the future of damage prevention and engage with industry leaders at the workshop.For years, the Missouri 811 Annual Membership Meeting was something that simply existed. It was announced but...
How Missouri Municipalities Can Better Protect Their Rights-of-Way and Underground Utilities
Learn how Missouri municipalities can protect underground infrastructure with practical steps and guidelines from Missouri 811, ensuring safety, reducing risks, and improving compliance.Missouri’s municipalities play a critical role in protecting underground...