By Paige Gurgainers

Beginning the week of April 15 Entergy will have a helicopter with a large saw attached to it that will be used to trim their main transmission line in Webster Parish.  

According to Director of Webster Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Brian Williams, they will begin working near the large substation in Sarepta along Highway 371 and move toward the substation in Haynesville. It will take approximately 1.5 weeks to complete.  

“The last time I remember this happening in Webster was about 5-10 years ago out on Dorcheat Road and it resulted in a lot of calls from concerned citizens,” said Williams.  

Entergy has been instructed to dial 911 in the event of an emergency to get the resources needed.  

Webster Parish E-911 Communications along with the Webster Parish Police Jury is aware of the project and prepared to answer questions if they arise.