What's New
What’s new at MISS DIG 811? Browse through the drop-down boxes to see what MISS DIG 811 has released to make your ticket placing process faster and easier.
Education Mobile Unit (E.M.U.)
The Educational Mobile Unit (E.M.U.)
Last year MISS DIG 811 contracted to have the Educational Mobile Unit (E.M.U.) created. The E.M.U. was made for the purpose of educating the public on underground safety. However, in the process we were able to create some educational fun too. The Educational Mobile Unit will be performing in public for the first time in 2021.
One of our most influential members of our communities are our children and we wanted to engage these young ones in the fun of learning about becoming Underground Superheroes.
The E.M.U. has many learning activities to engage everyone, young and old, using videos, hands on activities, virtual reality, corn hole and plinko games. We created a coloring book and a passport to move the learner through a variety of activities to finally be awarded the prestigious title of Underground Superhero.
The Education Mobile Unit was created to travel throughout the state to bring awareness to buried underground utilities and how each and everyone of us can be a superhero in our own neighborhoods.
We travel upon request to schools, annual meetings, home improvement stores, local neighborhoods and much, much more. Look for us in a neighborhood near you or contact us for a visit from the E.M.U. at education@missdig811.org or call
The Marine Ticket
MISS DIG 811 has developed a Marine Ticket to help prevent damage to underwater facilities that cross or lie in our bodies of water. The Marine Ticket is designed to create a line of communication between the excavator, locator, and the facility owner/operator. Through this continuous line of communication, the goal is damage protection of facilities and the protection of Michigan’s environment and aquatic ecosystems.
To place a Marine Ticket call 811 and speak to one of our Notification System Representatives. You may also place a Marine Ticket by being a Remote Ticket Entry Full Access Member.
For more information, please contact Education Specialist Pat Goddard at pgoddard@missdig811.org or 906-553-0033
Facts about our Great Lake State:
- You are never more than 6 miles away from a body of water
- You are never more than 85 miles from a Great Lake
- 3,288 miles of shoreline
- 11,000 inland lakes
- 40,000 square miles of water surface
- 80 public harbors
- 400 private marinas
- A boater is never more than 30 miles from a harbor
Safe Excavation Practices Workshop Certification via Webinar
Safe Excavation Practices Workshop Certification Training Offered via Webinar
In light of the Coronavirus outbreak and the need to keep social distances, MISS DIG 811 will begin offering its half-day ‘Safe Excavation Practices’ certification training via webinar in June. This 3-4 hour training will cover the same material that is currently offered through our video-based online training and in-person seminars. Upon completion, participants will be ‘MISS DIG 811 Certified’ on subjects ranging from ticket creation, locating information, Public Act 174, and more! State licensure continuing education credits are also available for a variety of excavation and municipal disciplines. Become a damage prevention expert from the comfort of your home or office! Sign up for an upcoming webinar today.
Click on the graphic to visit the MISS DIG 811 Education Page for more information on the SEP Webinars.
Webinar Schedule | Instructor |
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November 4, 2020 | Eric Urbain |
November 11, 2020 | Dave Bowen |
November 18, 2020 | Pat Goddard |
November 25, 2020 | Eric Urbain |
December 2, 2020 | Dave Bowen |
December 9, 2020 | Pat Goddard |
December 16, 2020 | Eric Urbain |
December 23, 2020 | Dave Bowen |
December 30, 2020 | Pat Goddard |
January 6, 2021 | Eric Urbain |
January 13, 2021 | Dave Bowen |
January 20, 2021 | Pat Goddard |
January 27, 2021 | Eric Urbain |
e-Response

MISS DIG 811 has unveiled the newest addition to the e-Suite family, e-Response.
e-Response allows you to verify if all facility owners have responded to your locate request. Simply select e-Response by going to esuite.missdig811.org. Once the ticket response inquiry window opens, type in your dig notice ticket number and check the responses.
Al you need is your MISS DIG 811 ticket number.
Example of the e-Response:
MISS DIG 811 is always out to improve and simplify ticket procedures. Next time you need to verify the status of your ticket, check-out e-Response by going to esuite.missdig811.org!
COVID-19 Return to Work
The global Corona Virus outbreak, as well as methods and practices put in place to combat the spread of the virus, has had a significant impact on our personal and professional lives. Many companies in Michigan have experienced their operations slowing, if not shut down entirely. As we look forward to a return to normalcy, MISS DIG 811 would like to share some practices that will allow for halted or delayed excavation projects to commence in a way that can minimize the risk of overwhelming the resources of facility locators who will face a surge of locate requests once stop-work orders have been lifted.
RETURN TO WORK POST COVID-19 MEMO
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