Washington Township: JCP&L - Annual Vegetation Management Aerial Patrol

Press release from the Washington Township:

June 15, 2020

Jersey Central Power & Light will be conducting our Annual Vegetation Management Aerial Patrol. Vegetation Management Aerial inspections are scheduled during the April through September time frame on an annual basis and cover all transmission facilities system-wide. Patrols consist of a Forestry Specialist who accompanies the pilot to identify effectiveness of prior year’s herbicide application and identification of any conditions warranting further inspection from the ground and/or corrective action. Please be advised that Haverfield will be the helicopter company assisting in the inspections on all JCP&L Transmission Lines, beginning June 15th through June 20th, weather permitting.

The pilot will be in communication with any local airports when in their airspace. The helicopter will be flying at a speed of about 35-40 mph above or alongside the lines and may circle around for a closer inspection. The helicopter is a Black MD500 helicopter (similar to the in the picture) with red tail number N500LK.

This press release was produced by the Washington Township. The views expressed here are the author’s own.