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Eversource Helicopters To Inspect Power Lines In 22 CT Towns
Eversource helicopters will inspect transmission lines from Aug. 27 to Sept. 3.
CONNECTICUT — Residents in nearly two dozen Connecticut communities may notice low-flying helicopters as Eversource conducts inspections of its high-voltage electric transmission system.
The utility plans helicopter patrols Thursday, Aug. 27, and Thursday, Sept. 3, weather permitting. Flights are expected between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Eversource said crews will inspect transmission line rights-of-way in north-central Connecticut to identify conditions that could threaten electric reliability and determine whether issues need to be addressed through the company's vegetation management program.
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The inspections are part of Eversource's routine maintenance and storm preparedness work during hurricane and summer storm season, according to the utility.
Helicopter patrols are scheduled in the following communities:
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- Berlin
- Bloomfield
- Cheshire
- East Haddam
- East Hampton
- East Hartford
- Glastonbury
- Haddam
- Hartford
- Manchester
- Meriden
- Middlefield
- Middletown
- New Britain
- Newington
- Portland
- Rocky Hill
- South Windsor
- Southington
- Wallingford
- Wethersfield
- Windsor
Eversource said residents could see either a blue-and-white helicopter with tail number N411DD or a navy-and-silver helicopter with tail number N1431W.
The utility conducts inspections and other work throughout the year to identify potential problems and maintain the electric grid.
The Aug. 27 and Sept. 3 flight schedules are subject to weather conditions.
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