Indiana Michigan Power begins pole inspections

Indiana Michigan Power has announced it is conducting proactive inspections of poles in areas throughout its service territory in both states.
I&M has contracted with GeoForce, a company licensed and experienced in pole inspection, to visually examine the poles.
In some cases, the inspection process also involves minor digging at the base of the poles and treatment of the wood, according to a company media release.
GeoForce employees will inspect about 36,000 poles over the next several months primarily to help ensure the reliability and safety of its energy distribution facilities.
The crews drive white pickup trucks with “GeoForce” on the side, plus a magnet identifying the truck as “Indiana Michigan Power Contractor.”