Helicopters To Fly Above Somerset, Union Counties For Vegetation Management

SOMERSET/UNION COUNTIES, NJ — JCP&L will be conducting their Annual Vegetation Management Aerial Patrol using helicopters on July 12 and 13.

Patrols consist of a Forestry specialist that accompanies the helicopter pilot in order to identify effectiveness of the prior year's herbicide application and identification of any conditions warranting further inspections from the ground and or corrective action.

The Haverfield Company will be the helicopter company assisting in the inspections on all JCP&L Northern Area Transmission lines, 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 to 40 mph above or alongside the lines, and may circle around for a closer inspection.

The helicopter is typically black with a red strip, tail number N8330P (as seen in photo).

(Image via Warren Township)

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