Low-Flying Helicopters May Circle Hatboro-Horsham

HATBORO / HORSHAM TOWNSHIP, PA —Those low-flying helicopters that have been circling the borough and the region recently should be no cause for concern, borough officials said.

PECO has informed Horsham and Hatboro officials that they are performing inspections of various electrical transmission lines.

During this time, residents may see a low-flying helicopter in the area which allows PECO crews to inspect lines safely and efficiently, officials said.

Horsham ChATs said it received numerous inquiries about a low-flying helicopter in the vicinity of Witmer Road on Monday.

"There is no concern for alarm. This is a yearly process," Horsham ChATs said.

PECO has not provided the borough with a specific timeline for these inspections.

However, if residents see this helicopter in the area, there is no cause for concern, borough officials said.

The inspections have been taking place throughout neighboring municipalities over the last few weeks and are part of PECO's routine maintenance and inspection programs.

Anyone with questions or concerns about the helicopters should contact Hatboro Borough Hall at 215-443-9100.