Mission Statement
The Indiana Damage Prevention Council, Southern Chapter, was created to bring together underground facility owners, operators, government agencies, excavators, industry associations and service providers to address issues related to the goal of improving safety and reducing damages to underground and overhead utilities, and those in proximity to, or working nearby those facilities, to provide cooperation and coordination of construction activities, and to improve communication, involvement and commitment to these goals and to have a voice in changes related to legislation regarding excavation and related processes. By virtue of their membership in this group, all such individuals, agencies, and organizations confirm their intent to seek out and consider the input of this council before proposing, supporting, or opposing any new or revised laws affecting these issues.
Meetings
IDPCSC meetings are held in-person only quarterly throughout the year from 10:30 am – 12 pm. Please see below for 2026 dates and if applicable links to our virtual meetings.
2026 In-Person Meeting Dates
February 19th | 10:30am – 12pm ct
Vanderburgh 4-H Center, 201 E Boonville New Harmony Rd, Evansville, IN 47725
April 13th | 10:30am – 12pm et
CenterPoint Energy Building, 205 S Madison St, Bloomington, IN 47404
July 16th | 10:30am – 12pm et
Old Town Hall, 309 N Geiger St, Huntingburg, IN 47542
September 17th | 10:30am – 12pm et
Bass Pro Shops, 951 E Lewis and Clark Pkwy, Clarksville, IN 47129
Need help accessing the meetings? Please contact Maddie McCaughey at mmccaughey@indiana811.org.
Council Contacts
To confirm or for more information, please contact:
COUNCIL CHAIR
Justin LaGrange – On The Spot
j.lagrange@otsutilities.com
COUNCIL VICE CHAIR
Cameron Ritchie – CenterPoint Energy
cameron.ritchie@centerpointenergy.com
COUNCIL SECRETARY
Kim Howe – City of Huntingburg
khowe@huntingburg-in.gov