Jones/Onslow UCC - Utility Coordinating Committee

Snow Days & Utility Locates — What You Should Know ❄️

That moment when you want to do your job… but Mother Nature says “not today.” Heavy snow and frozen ground can delay utility locates, and here’s why — and how you can help:

When snow slows locates, please:
• Be patient — safety and accuracy come first
• Clear snow from the area where work is planned (driveways, yards, dig sites)
• Avoid digging until all utilities are properly marked
• Plan projects with extra time during winter weather
• Remember: rushing a locate can be dangerous for everyone

Utility locators aren’t avoiding work — they’re avoiding injuries, damaged lines, and outages. Your patience helps keep crews safe and neighborhoods powered. 💡⚠️

Thanks for understanding, and stay warm out there!

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Good morning. A mandatory evacuation is now in effect for all visitors to Ocracoke and Hatteras Islands due to the approach of Major Hurricane Erin. A mandatory evacuation for all residents of Ocracoke and Hatteras Islands goes into effect tomorrow morning.

We cannot put this more bluntly: we now EXPECT there will be times over the next week that NC12 becomes impassable due to significant ocean overwash. In a worst-case scenario, the highway could be closed for several days. Please heed the evacuation orders and keep you and your family safe.

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Promote Safety at Your Next Meeting with NC811's Tailgate Safety Talk Papers!

Enhance your safety meetings with our newly released Tailgate Safety Talk papers, now available for download from NC811.org! Located under the Education Resource section, these comprehensive papers cover 26 crucial safety topics designed to keep your team informed and protected.

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Have ideas for transportation projects in NC? We want to hear from you.

A public comment period runs June 17-July 17 as we work to identify projects for our next 10-year capital plan.

There will also be drop-in sessions for folks to offer input in person in each of our 14 Highway Divisions statewide.

Online survey and meeting locations: https://bit.ly/3z2AuUV

IT'S TRENCH SAFETY STAND DOWN WEEK: June 17-21

What is a Safety Stand Down?
A Safety Stand Down is a unique opportunity for employers to engage directly with employees about safety. This week, we focus on trench and excavation hazards. Let's reinforce the importance of using trench protective systems and ensuring the safety of all workers involved in trenching operations.

Learn more: nuca.com/tssd