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Emergency Call Boxes on the Tule River Parkway
Porterville
Summary
The council approved an RFP for two emergency call boxes along the parkway but wrestled with whether cellular networks will actually work there, how vandalism-proof they'll be, and the ongoing costs beyond the ~$32,000 installation.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Installation is estimated around $32,000, with ongoing service and repair costs still unknown.
✅Who benefits
Walkers, joggers and riders along the parkway who could need emergency help.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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