In addition to serving as the link between excavators and underground utility operators, UDig NY provides industry-leading damage prevention education through its Certified Excavator Program, and hosts dozens of educational events every year at its Center for Damage Prevention in East Syracuse and on the road across Upstate New York.Įvents include the annual Damage Prevention Conference and Expo, virtual and in-person Spring Into Safety trainings, and appearances at dozens of community events and tradeshows throughout the year.
UDig NY continues to be the 811 contact center serving all Upstate New York, the geographic area north of New York City and Long Island, and excavators can place location requests 24/7, 365 days a year, by dialing 811, or by placing a request online through Exactix. Established in 1969, UDig NY is a nonprofit organization that acts as a communications link between Member utility. The website also includes enhanced educational resources and a knowledge base to help excavators follow the law, NYS CR 753, by becoming certified excavators. UDig NY’s new website,, sets a new standard for damage prevention industry websites, linking professional excavators and DIYers to the resources they need to place a location request online via the Exactix platform. I am excited to introduce UDig NY, and encourage everyone to visit our new website, .” “Our organization has truly grown into the place where all safe digging in Upstate New York starts, and now our brand has grown along with it.
“Since we opened our doors in 1969, we have worked tirelessly to promote damage prevention and protect our community by facilitating quality communication between excavators and utility operators,” said UDig NY Executive Director Kevin Hopper. The name UDig NY, the new tagline Safe Digging Starts Here and a fully redesigned website,, are an expression of the organization’s mission, vision, and the leadership role it has earned in the damage prevention industry. Established in 1969, UDig NY is a nonprofit organization that acts as a communications link between Member utility companies and individuals planning any digging activity. Dig Safely New York, the nonprofit organization facilitating excavation safety through the 811 contact center and educational services in Upstate New York for more than 50 years, is introducing its new name: UDig NY.