San Antonio Express News on MSN1d
Valentine's Day isn't all smiles for the folks at CPS Energy
Those shiny, heart-shaped Mylar balloons are a constant worry for the city-owned utility. They don't play well with power ...
WXPR15h
Stray Mylar balloons can cause power outages
Wisconsin Public Service says balloons may make a great Valentine’s Day gift, but stray balloons can leave thousands of ...
A Valentine's Day danger: How balloons can cause power outages
On Valentine's Day in 2024, helium-filled metallic balloons caused more than 100 power outages in FirstEnergy's service areas ...
Don't let spark of love turn into power-grid meltdown, utilities warn before Valentine's Day
Electric companies have a warning for those celebrating Valentine's Day on Friday: helium-filled foil balloons can cause ...
Don't Let Balloons Float Up and Take Down Power This Valentine's Day
As Valentine's Day approaches, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) is reminding customers to handle helium-filled foil balloons ...
The Repository9d
Valentine's Day makes hearts soar, but make sure balloons don't. They may cause outages
Thinking of ringing in Valentine's Day with some festive balloons? Be sure to hold on tight. FirstEnergy reported that 109 power outages in its service area were caused by foil balloons last year.
Erie Times-News7d
A Valentine's Day danger: How balloons can cause power outages
FirstEnergy reported more than 100 power outages caused by metallic balloons on Valentine's Day 2024. FirstEnergy urges the public to avoid using metallic balloons near power lines and to deflate ...