News Power lines and Mylar balloons don’t mix More than 500 power outages due to balloons contacting lines in past five years, SDG&E says SDG&E ...

Instead, report it to PSE&G at (800) 436-7734. “Keep balloons tethered at all times. Make sure balloons are secured to a weight that is heavy enough to prevent them from floating away,” it said.

By Jazmine Knight While Mylar or foil balloons may look nice at graduation parties and other summer celebrations, they can pose safety concerns for those who aren’t careful. Evergy is warning ...

Mylar balloons are colorful, festive decorations, however, they can also pose a safety hazard to the electric system if they’re outdoors and not securely tied down. San Diego Gas & Electric is ...

“Mylar balloons are metallic and can conduct electricity,” Newman said. “Power lines are uninsulated wires, which is why they are high up on poles. When Mylar balloons hit the lines, it can ...

NEW ORLEANS — Mylar balloons are the ones you see people release at memorials and the ones sold in party shops. Entergy says a Mylar balloon knocked out power, causing the citywide boil water ...

In 2014, drifting Mylar balloons briefly knocked out power to nearly 18,000 South Sacramento customers. Balloons caused a similar power outage in Elk Grove in 2015.

With the City Council scheduled to vote to end the sale of Mylar balloons filled with helium at 7 p.m. on Aug. 5 at City Hall, Florian said she plans to renew her push for the plastic bag and Styro… ...