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Mylar Balloons Cause Thousands of Outages Every Year | riversideca.gov

Balloons Are Fine Until Tangled In Power Lines

Mylar balloons are the metallic shiny, silver-like balloons which cause thousands of power outages each year when they float away and come into contact with power lines. Rose Gold Balloon

Mylar Balloons Cause Thousands of Outages Every Year  | riversideca.gov

Although these balloons are fun and festive, especially for celebrations, it is extremely important to handle these balloons properly and ensure they do not get released into the air. If loose balloons come into contact with power lines, they can cause explosions, power outages, downed power lines, and much more that can result in extremely dangerous risks to public safety.

Mylar Balloons Cause Thousands of Outages Every Year  | riversideca.gov

Happy Birthday Decoration If you spot any mylar balloons tangled in a power line or tree, call RPU at (951) 782-0330. Please provide us the specific location.