Programs That Strengthen Public Awareness and Safety
DPAC programs are built to give natural gas distribution operators practical tools, shared insights, and measurable ways to improve public awareness outcomes. Each initiative is designed around real-world challenges, regulatory expectations, and the collective experience of industry professionals.
Get Out. Get Safe. Get Help.
A simple, memorable public awareness message developed through collaboration to help communities recognize and respond to natural gas leaks.
This initiative supports consistent communication across service areas while reinforcing critical safety behaviors that protect the public.
Public Awareness Benchmarking Study
DPAC maintains a consensus-driven methodology that allows distribution operators to evaluate the effectiveness of their public awareness programs.
Members participate in benchmarking studies that compare performance data across organizations, providing clear insight into what is working and where improvements can be made.
This approach supports compliance with federal requirements and industry guidance while delivering meaningful, actionable data.
Industry Standards Review Committee
DPAC members actively contribute to the development and refinement of industry standards related to public awareness and safety communication.
By participating in working groups alongside regulators, consultants, and other stakeholders, members help shape guidance that reflects the realities of gas distribution operations.
Public Safety Best Practice Roundtables
Monthly roundtables provide a collaborative space for members to share campaigns, materials, procedures, and strategies.
These sessions focus on real challenges facing distribution operators and allow members to exchange ideas, gain feedback, and refine their approach in a practical, peer-driven environment.
Past Initiatives and Impact
DPAC has played a role in advancing industry understanding and improving program effectiveness through collaborative efforts such as:
Developing standardized evaluation questions for public awareness audiences
Contributing to national reporting and data initiatives
Influencing industry standards related to safety and outreach
These efforts reflect a shared commitment to continuous improvement and stronger public safety outcomes.
Collaboration That Moves the Industry Forward
Every DPAC program is built on the idea that shared knowledge leads to better outcomes.
Join a network of distribution professionals working together to improve public awareness, strengthen communication, and enhance safety nationwide.