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Longview council authorizes purchase of towable crash attenuator to protect public‑works crews
Summary
Council approved Resolution 25-71 to buy a Scorpion 2 towable truck‑mounted attenuator. Staff said the device will improve worker safety during emergency water and sewer repairs and can be used across fleet vehicles; cost fits within current budgets and will be split between water and sewer.
The Longview City Council on July 22 approved Resolution 25-71 authorizing the purchase of a Scorpion 2 towable truck‑mounted attenuator for public‑works operations.
Assistant City Manager Chris Collins described the device to the council as a towable crash attenuator that attaches to a dump truck to absorb rear impacts and protect crews working roadside. "It is designed to absorb and redirect any energy from rear impacts," Collins said, adding the model is towable, MASH certified and…
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