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EAU CLAIRE – One of the leading causes of disruption to utilities is damage that occurs during excavation work. In fact, according to Diggers Hotline, a utility line is damaged by digging once every three minutes nationwide.
Xcel Energy encourages local builders, excavators, landscapers and utility workers to attend a safety and damage prevention seminar offered at locations throughout Wisconsin and into Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The meetings are organized by the Greater Wisconsin Damage Prevention Council, which includes representation from sponsoring utilities, like Xcel Energy, natural gas pipeline companies and Diggers Hotline.
The 90-minute meetings begin with a meal followed by a safety-focused program to inform and educate those who work outside about working safely when digging underground or operating machinery around overhead utility systems. The Xcel Energy trainers will update participants on the latest procedures and policies related to overhead and underground work, as well as emphasize new OSHA rules and regulations.
The following meetings, coordinated by Xcel Energy, will take place at various locations Feb. 26-March 27. There is no fee to participate, but attendees must register at least one week in advance at www.diggershotline.com/Meeting13.html.
Training in Xcel Energy's service area is on the following dates:
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Date
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Community
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Time
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Location
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February 26
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Viroqua
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6 a.m.
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VFW Post 3032
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February 26
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Onalaska
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5 p.m.
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Stoney Creek Inn & Conference Center
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February 27
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Fountain City
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6 a.m.
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Hilltop Bar & Ballroom
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February 28
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Tomah
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6 a.m.
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Cranberry Country Lodge
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March 5
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Hixton
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6 a.m.
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Jerel's Club 95
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March 6
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Menomonie
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6 a.m.
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Stout Ale House/Off Broadway Banquet Center
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March 6
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Menomonie
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5 p.m.
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Stout Ale House/Off Broadway Banquet Center
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March 7
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Baldwin
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5 p.m.
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American Legion Post #240
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March 8
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River Falls
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6 a.m.
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Kilkarney Hills Golf Club
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March 11
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Eau Claire
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5 p.m.
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29 Pines Hotel & Convention Center
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March 12
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Eau Claire
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6 a.m.
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29 Pines Hotel & Convention Center
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March 13
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Rice Lake
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6 a.m.
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Turtleback Golf & Convention Center
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March 13
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Hayward
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5 p.m.
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The Steakhouse & Lodge
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March 14
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Amery
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5 p.m.
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Cricket's Bar, Grill & Event Center
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March 18
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Ladysmith
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5 p.m.
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Tee Away Golf Club
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March 19
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Ladysmith
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5 p.m.
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Tee Away Golf Club
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March 20
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Phillips
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5 p.m.
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Phillips Municipal Hall
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March 25
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Medford
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5 p.m.
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Simek Recreation Center
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March 26
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Ironwood, MI
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5 p.m.
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Taconelli's Downtowne
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March 27
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Ashland
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5 p.m.
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AmericInn Conference Center
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