Aerial patrols of power lines will take place in Kent County shortly. Low flying helicopters will be in the area surveying the power infrastructure.

ITC Michigan will inspect its high-voltage electricity transmission structures and lines in Kent County on May 20-25 and June 7-10, which means helicopters will fly low near power lines.

The helicopters are flown low so crews can look for damaged or worn equipment and any vegetation, trees or objects that may create a hazard. Workers will inspect steel towers, wood poles, wires, insulators and other equipment during these flights.