SCE to Tether Manhole Covers in Long Beach, Issue Bill Credits
Tethering is a precautionary safety measure and will begin tonight. Customers who were without power for more than 24 hours will get a $100 credit.
August 5, 2015
The first step in tethering the manhole covers in Long Beach was drilling a hole in the lid so the tether can be bolted to it.
Credit: Joe Foulk
An SCE crew working in Long Beach drill a hole in a manhole cover, the first step in tethering the lid so it can’t be dislodged.
Credit: Joe Foulk
SCE crews examine their work in attaching a tether to the underside of a manhole cover in Long Beach to ensure the lid cannot be dislodged.
Credit: Joe Foulk
SCE workers will attach steel cables to a shackle on the underside of manhole covers in Long Beach to keep the lids from flying more than two feet.
Credit: Scott Dreger
Topics: Safety, Infrastructure
