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All-Conference Session: 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. in the Atlantic Ballroom

The State of Damage Prevention: Data, Dollars and the Path Forward

Underground utility damages are on the rise across the country. Sarah Magruder Lyle, President & CEO of Common Ground Alliance and Executive Director at the Damage Prevention Action Center will explore what the latest DIRT data reveals about industry gaps and emerging success stories, and key findings from CGA’s economic impact report highlighting the true cost of infrastructure damage. She will also discuss how the Damage Prevention Action Center works with federal and state lawmakers to strengthen safety laws to create the shared accountability needed to reverse the trend.

Presenters: Sarah Magruder Lyle, Common Ground Alliance
Moderator: Jason Lyon, Delmarva 811

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