--- title: 50-in-5 Initiative description: Reducing damages by 50% by 2028 image: https://blog.missouri-811.org/hubfs/50-in-5.png --- [![MOCS Full Color Horizontal](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hs-fs/hubfs/MOCS%20Full%20Color%20Horizontal.png?width=400&height=150&name=MOCS%20Full%20Color%20Horizontal.png "MOCS Full Color Horizontal")](https://missouri-811.org/) - [HOMEOWNERS](https://missouri-811.org/homeowners/) - [EXCAVATORS](https://missouri-811.org/excavators/) - [UTILITY MEMBERS](https://missouri-811.org/members/) - [RESOURCES](https://missouri-811.org/resources/) - [FIELD EDUCATION & TRAINING](https://missouri-811.org/field-education-training/request-training/) - [ENFORCEMENT](https://missouri-811.org/enforcement/) - [MEETINGS & EVENTS](https://missouri-811.org/meetings-events/) - [ABOUT](https://missouri-811.org/about/) - [HOMEOWNERS](https://missouri-811.org/homeowners/) - [EXCAVATORS](https://missouri-811.org/excavators/) - [UTILITY MEMBERS](https://missouri-811.org/members/) - [RESOURCES](https://missouri-811.org/resources/) - [FIELD EDUCATION & TRAINING](https://missouri-811.org/field-education-training/request-training/) - [ENFORCEMENT](https://missouri-811.org/enforcement/) - [MEETINGS & EVENTS](https://missouri-811.org/meetings-events/) - [ABOUT](https://missouri-811.org/about/) Search Search - [811](tel:+811) - [811](tel:+811) Search Search ![50-in-5 Initiative](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hubfs/50-in-5.png) Jun 25, 2024 10:25:43 AM | [Summer 2024](https://blog.missouri-811.org/underground-news/tag/summer-2024) # 50-in-5 Initiative Reducing damages by 50% by 2028 Share - [mailto:?&subject=50-in-5%20Initiative&body=50-in-5%20Initiative%0A(https%3A%2F%2Fblog.missouri-811.org%2Funderground-news%2F50-in-5-initiative)](mailto:?&subject=50-in-5%20Initiative&body=50-in-5%20Initiative%0A(https%3A%2F%2Fblog.missouri-811.org%2Funderground-news%2F50-in-5-initiative)) - - - Beginning in 2023, Missouri 811 has been on a mission to cut utility damages by 50% by 2028. This is a big goal, and because of that, we need everyone’s help in reducing damages across Missouri. It is estimated that damages to national underground utilities cost $30 billion annually. Of these damages, we know that over 76% are caused by: - Failure to notify 811 - Failure to pothole, maintain clearance, etc. - Failure to accurately or failure to complete locates in a timely manner Missouri 811 believes that with the help and participation of our excavators, utility providers and homeowners, we can make this goal a reality. Missouri 811 is proactively participating in the 50-in-5 challenge by continuing to offer a wide variety of FREE training materials, online courses, and onsite excavation training with our Damage Prevention Managers. We encourage you all to stand with us in our goal to keep Missourians safer and our utilities functioning properly. ![mission vision](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hs-fs/hubfs/mission%20vision.png?width=431&height=227&name=mission%20vision.png)   ![Missouri 811](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Facebook%20Profile.png?width=70&name=Facebook%20Profile.png) ### Written By: Missouri 811 ## You May Also Like ### [![50-in-5 Initiative](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hubfs/bead.png) *Jun 25, 2024 10:25:51 AM | Summer 2024* The BEAD program and the Potential Effects on Missouri Infrastructure](https://blog.missouri-811.org/underground-news/the-bead-program-and-the-potential-effects-on-missouri-infrastructure) ### [![50-in-5 Initiative](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hubfs/Executive%20Dir-1.png) *Jun 25, 2024 10:25:21 AM | Summer 2024* Executive Director’s Corner: Ignorance is Not Bliss](https://blog.missouri-811.org/underground-news/executive-directors-corner-ignorance-is-not-bliss) ### [![50-in-5 Initiative](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hubfs/locator%20training.png) *Jun 25, 2024 10:26:21 AM | Summer 2024* Locator Training](https://blog.missouri-811.org/underground-news/locator-training) [Learn More](https://www.example.com) [![Missouri 811_Logo_Full Color Reversed Stacked](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Missouri%20811_Logo_Full%20Color%20Reversed%20Stacked.png?width=212&height=175&name=Missouri%20811_Logo_Full%20Color%20Reversed%20Stacked.png "Missouri 811_Logo_Full Color Reversed Stacked")](https://missouri-811.org/) ## **PLACE A LOCATE REQUEST** [**CALL 811**](tel:811) Download the App: [![google-play-badge-1](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/google-play-badge-1.png?width=839&height=250&name=google-play-badge-1.png "google-play-badge-1")](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.occ.mocs&hl=en_US&gl=US) [![Download_on_the_App_Store_Badge_US](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/Download_on_the_App_Store_Badge_US.png?width=749&height=250&name=Download_on_the_App_Store_Badge_US.png "Download_on_the_App_Store_Badge_US")](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/missouri-one-call-system/id1462376234) 824 Weathered Rock Rd Jefferson City, MO 65101 ## **Follow us on social media.** Stay informed on the latest news and regulation changes. **Always remember to place your locate requests at least 3 working days before you dig. 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