Overview
| State | Texas |
|---|---|
| Project No. | 834 |
| Grant No. | 693JK31840020PTAG |
| Grant Recipient | West Central Texas Council of Governments 3702 Loop 322 Abilene, TX 79602-7300 |
| GOTR | Karen Lynch |
| Grantee Contact Info | Wendy Allen 325-672-8544 wallen@westcentraltexas.org |
| Project Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Start Fiscal Year | 2018 (09/28/2018) |
| End Fiscal Year | 2019 (09/27/2019) |
| PHMSA $$ Budgeted | $65,932.00 |
Main Objective
The WCTCOG will conduct outreach and education throughout 19 counties and 62 communities in the West Central Texas region. This will increase public awareness of pipeline infrastructure and the associated hazards of living near pipelines. WCTCOT will promote the call before you dig 811 initiative and One-Call procedures for the public, construction and building contractors, agriculture workers, public safety and emergency personnel, elected public officials, and elementary aged and college students throughout the region. Funding will be used to sponsor radio and television public service announcements; disseminate outreach, education and awareness materials through public events and at area schools; and engage in the region's four damage prevention councils and in other local activities promoting pipeline safety awareness and other underground utilities awareness.
Relevant Files & Links
Contract Documents
TAG20 W Central Texas.pdf