Jersey Central Power & Light Will Conduct Transmission Line Inspection In West Windsor From June 15 Until June 20

Press release from the West Windsor Police Department:

June 14, 2020

Jersey Central Power & Light will be conducting 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 that 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.

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 with red tail number N500LK.

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