Connecticut
Eversource flying helicopters to inspect electric lines in several Connecticut municipalities
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Eversource is conducting aerial inspections of electrical lines in several municipalities in the state this week, according to officials.
A low-flying helicopter will survey the condition of the electrical lines to identify potential issues before they cause power outages, officials said.
The helicopters will fly along the utility right-of-way Wednesday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. depending on the weather, officials said.
Inspections are expected in:
- Avon
- Bloomfield
- Bolton
- Cromwell
- East Hartford
- Hartford
- Manchester
- Rocky Hill
- Simsbury
- West Hartford
- Wethersfield
- Windsor
Between Monday and Tuesday, Eversource helicopter inspected Berlin, Bethany, Bristol, Cheshire, Durham, Farmington, Meriden, Middlefield, New Britain, Newington, Plainville, Plymouth, Prospect, Southington and Wolcott.