Wethersfield on Eversource's Helicopter Inspection List

Beginning this week, Eversource Energy will be conducting aerial inspections of high-voltage electrical equipment on several rights-of-way throughout Connecticut.

The work involves the use of a helicopter equipped with heat-sensing, infrared scanning technology which can detect potential equipment issues before they occur.

“Over a million customers in Connecticut depend on us for reliable electric service to power their day-to-day lives,” said Steve Gilkey, vice president of Connecticut field operations at Eversource. “The semi-annual helicopter inspections of our transmission lines are a crucial and effective part of our commitment to reducing the frequency and duration of power outages.”

Aerial inspections started Wednesday and are slated to continue through March 1.

They will take place from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Towns included on the work schedule are:

• Berlin
• Canton
• East Granby
• East Windsor
• Ellington
• Farmington
• Glastonbury
• Granby
• Hartford
• Manchester
• Mansfield
• Newington
• Rocky Hill
• Simsbury
• Somers
• South Windsor
• Southington
• Suffield
• Wethersfield
• Windsor

One chopper is blue and silver with the tail marker N1431W. A second is and blue and white helicopter with the tail marker N411DD.

Photo Credit: Eversource