Don’t be surprised if San Marino’s sky seems a bit more crowded for a while: Over the next two weeks, Southern California Edison will conduct aerial inspections that involve the use of drones, helicopters or both.
Such aircraft help SCE inspect areas that are hard to reach or must be viewed from a difficult angle, according to the utility.
“The focus of these operations is and always will be our own electrical assets, structures and [rights of way] that support our assets,” an SCE statement said. “These inspections are just one part of our broader wildfire prevention and mitigation program focusing on keeping our communities safe. The amount of time it takes to conduct aerial inspections varies.”
Areas targeted for inspection include the intersections and areas surrounding Huntington Drive and Del Mar Avenue; Monterey Road and Los Robles Avenue; Huntington and St. Albans Road; Los Robles and Mission Street; Robles Avenue and Sierra Madre Boulevard; and Shenandoah and Virginia roads.
Those who have concerns regarding equipment or personnel in their neighborhood are encouraged to ask the utility worker for identification or call the San Marino Police Department at (626) 300-0720.
Expect Drones, Choppers Over San Marino
