Virginia 811 (Virginia Utility Protection Service, Inc)
Joseph F. Sparrow holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications from Radford University. Joseph F. has experience working as a Damage Prevention Associate at Virginia 811, a Delivery Driver at FedEx Ground, and as an Intern at Howard University. Currently, Joseph F. serves as a Regional Public Awareness Liaison at Virginia 811, where Joseph F. is responsible for ensuring that all parties affected by the Virginia Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act are aware of their responsibilities. Additionally, Joseph F. has also worked as a Communications Support Associate at Virginia 811, where Joseph F. helped grow the brand's influence and increase brand awareness.
Virginia 811 (Virginia Utility Protection Service, Inc)
The Virginia Utility Protection Service, commonly called VA811 is the not-for-profit organization created by Virginia's utilities to protect their underground facilities. The Process • An individual or company is planning to excavate. • A call is made to 811. • Information is gathered about the excavator and the proposed dig site. • Caller verified the proposed dig site on our map to ensure the correct utilities are notified. • This information is electronically delivered to member utilities. • Member utilities mark their utility lines or employ a contract locator to perform their locates. • The locator responds to our Positive Response System and a response is sent to the excavator.