Eversource Energy is currently conducting aerial inspections of high-voltage electrical equipment on rights of way throughout Connecticut. The semiannual inspection is an effort to prevent outages before they happen.  The work involves the use of a low-flying helicopter equipped with heat-sensing, infrared scanning technology which can detect potential equipment issues.  The aerial inspections will continue through February 28th. Weather permitting; flights will take place from 8am and 4pm.  Utility rights of way will be inspected in Bethel, Bethlehem, Brookfield, Danbury, Monroe, New Milford, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, Roxbury, Washington, Wilton, and Woodbury.  The blue and silver helicopter has tail # N1431W.