FirstEnergy Corp. crews were busy making sure the power grid remains stable during the hot summer months, with proactive measures to prevent outages.
As temperatures rise, FirstEnergy is taking steps to identify and resolve potential issues that could disrupt power delivery. Crews have been preparing for months, utilizing helicopters and thermovision cameras to inspect infrastructure and make necessary repairs.
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“We want to address those in advance because our top priority is getting electricity to our customers to keep cool during these things,” said Todd Meyers, spokesman for FirstEnergy Corp.
FirstEnergy crews are using helicopters to spot broken cross arms and insulators that need replacement. They are also inspecting substations with thermovision cameras to detect overheating components…