If you notice a balloon entangled in an overhead power line, do not try to remove it yourself. Report it by calling 911 or SDG&E at 1-800-411-7343. Originally Published: May 19, 2020 at 8:41 PM PDT ...

Safety first: If you see a metallic balloon that has come into contact with a power line, keep yourself and all other items and people at least 20 feet away and report it by calling IID at 1-800 ...

What to Do If you happen to spot any mylar balloons tangled in power lines, call SoCalEdison at 1-800-611-1911. Safety Tips Metallic balloons should always be tied to a weight. Stores and vendors ...

One balloon could take out 1,000s of customers’ power at a time. APS said, “That’s an electrical connection between the ground and a live phase.

It warned that you should never try to retrieve a balloon, kite or other items that become entangled in a power line. Instead, report it to PSE&G at (800) 436-7734.

EL PASO, Texas -- A Mylar balloon that got stuck in a power line triggered an electrical outage on the mountain that caused ABC-7's transmitter to go dark for a couple of hours on Wednesday.

Mylar balloon safety tips 1. Customers are encouraged to tether Mylar balloons. 2. When disposing of the balloons, puncture them to release the helium and dispose of in a covered trash can.