Damage Prevention Education

Damage Prevention and Awareness Training

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Below is a list of prearranged training classes. If you would like to request additional training for your organization, please email [email protected].

FREE Training for Emergency Officials, Emergency Responders, and Public Officials

Local, state or regional officials, agencies, and organizations with emergency response and/or public safety jurisdiction and city, county, state, or federal public officials having land-use or road jurisdiction in GPNG’s operational areas are encouraged to take advantage of this valuable, free training. You all play a critical role in ensuring communities are prepared to take action consistent with the pipeline operator’s and other emergency responder’s programs. The following trainings help prepare Emergency officials/responders and public officials to take action in the rare event that a pipeline emergency does occur.

Meeting Date	Meeting Time	Topic	Facility	Facility Address	Facility City	Registration Link
02/12/2020	6:00 p.m.	MN CAER Coordinated Response Exercise (CoRE)	VFW	710 W 2nd St.	Madison, MN	Click here to register.
02/13/2020	6:00 p.m.	MN CAER Coordinated Response Exercise (CoRE)	Marshall Golf Club	800 Country Club Dr.	Marshall, MN	Click here to register.
02/20/2019	6:00 p.m.	MN CAER Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation Program (HSEEP)	American Legion	329 Main Ave.	Gaylord, MN	Click here to register.
03/05/2020	6:00 p.m.	MN CAER Coordinated Response Exercise (CoRE)	City Hall	108 2nd St. SW	Red Lake Falls, MN	Click here to register.
03/12/2020	6:00 p.m.	MN CAER Coordinated Response Exercise (CoRE)	Minnesota State Community & Technical College - Auditorium #C101	900 Hwy 34 E	Detroit Lakes, MN	Click here to register.

Additional damage prevention online training and resources for Emergency Responders can be found at the following links:

For Public Officials:

Pipeline Awareness Newsletter

FREE Training for Excavators and Contractors

We have training geared specifically for excavation and contractor companies who are involved with excavation activities around underground facilities. Excavation damage caused by excavation/contractor companies is the number one risk to underground facilities. Knowledge and understanding of your state’s Dig Laws and excavation best practices can help keep you, your employees, and your communities safe from incidents. The following trainings will help prepare those engaging in excavation safely dig around underground facilities, as well as detect and safely respond in the case that a damage or leak does occur.

Meeting Date	Meeting Time	Topic	Facility	Facility Address	Facility City	Registration Link
03/13/2020	7:00 a.m.	MNCGA Damage Prevention Program	Merit Center	1001 W Erie Rd	Marshall, MN	Click here to register.
03/20/2020	7:00 a.m.	MNCGA Damage Prevention Program	Redwood Area Community Center	901 E Cook Street	Redwood Falls, MN	Click here to register.