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What We See…

A lighting pole in a parking lot or pedestrian walkway is typically invisible to the public…

The pole in the image at a major big-box retailer has some history…

The structural condition of this pole was compromised last year by a vehicle impact. Exo installed an engineered reinforcement bracket to transfer the load on this pole. The bracket restored the pole's strength and made the environment safe for employees and customers. It was a success.

However, the same pole was hit again, causing minor damage to the foundation, bending the anchor bolts, and damaging the pole shaft and electric box. The pole remained standing.

Exo will assess the structural capacity of the damaged pole with the facility leaders immediately to make the site safe and install a replacement pole.

In addition, since there is a pattern of vehicular damage on this structure, additional protective measures will be explored to increase safety and save time, money, and resources in the future.

Fourth of July weekend is one of the busiest travel windows of the year, which means more people on the road, longer drive times, and a higher risk of distractions.

As you head out for the holiday weekend, safety needs to stay front and center.

A few reminders:

- Leave early when you can.
- Expect traffic and delays.
- Put the phone away.
- Watch for tired or impatient drivers.
- Buckle up every time.
- Give yourself room, slow down, and do not rush the trip.

From all of us at Exo, have a safe and happy Fourth of July.