Damage Prevention
Every month, or quarterly in some parts of Texas, regional Damage Prevention Council meetings take place where stakeholders discuss ways to improve the process associated with safe excavation and take on projects that help make that a reality. A Damage Prevention Council (DPC) is a member-driven association dedicated to the prevention of damage to underground utilities. Typically comprised of construction contractors, utility operators, One Call, municipalities, utility locators, insurance providers and other associated industry stakeholders, a DPC meeting provides an optimal forum where stakeholders can share information and perspectives, and then work together on all aspects of damage prevention issues. This promotes results that would otherwise be impossible.
There are currently 21 Damage Prevention Councils active across the State of Texas. The areas covered by these councils include around 95% of the population of the state. In promoting a spirit of shared responsibility, regional DPCs welcome all stakeholders who would like to be a part of the damage prevention solution. All are invited to participate in any of the stakeholder roundtables which meet on a regular basis all across Texas.
