PG&E plans helicopter patrols

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Pacific Gas and Electric Co. will conduct helicopter patrols of distribution lines for maintenance in Lake County on Monday, June 6, and Tuesday, June 7.

PG&E will conduct the patrol, weather permitting, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The patrol will identify sagging lines, fallen tree limbs, vegetation overgrowth, potential fire hazards and other problems.

Issues identified from these patrols will be corrected to ensure system safety and reliability going forward.