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PG&E to Lovebirds: Make Sure the Only Sparks You Generate Are with Your Valentine, and Not from Metallic Balloons in Power Lines

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
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But if those COVID-19-friendly, stay-at-home plans involve metallic balloons, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is reminding all of its customers to celebrate responsibly.

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  • But if those COVID-19-friendly, stay-at-home plans involve metallic balloons, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is reminding all of its customers to celebrate responsibly.
  • If balloonsparticularly metallic onescome into contact with overhead power lines, they can disrupt electric service, cause significant property damage and potentially result in serious injuries.
  • Keep your holiday safe by ensuring metallic balloons are secured with a weight, said Ken Wells, Vice President, Electric Distribution, PG&E.
  • Make sure helium-filled metallic balloons are securely tied to a weight that is heavy enough to prevent them from floating away.

PG&E Reminds Customers: Keep Balloons Secure During Shelter-at-Home Birthday and Graduation Celebrations

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Monday, June 1, 2020
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With the advent of shelter-at-home celebrations, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) reminds its customers to celebrate responsibly if their birthday drive-bys or social-distancing graduation ceremonies include metallic balloons.

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  • With the advent of shelter-at-home celebrations, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) reminds its customers to celebrate responsibly if their birthday drive-bys or social-distancing graduation ceremonies include metallic balloons.
  • If the balloons make contact with power lines, they can short transformers, melt electric wires and cause power outages, all of which pose public safety risks.
  • Between remote work, Zoom calls, home schooling and frequent handwashing, the last thing customers need are rogue balloons causing power outages.
  • Make sure helium-filled metallic balloons are securely tied to a weight that is heavy enough to prevent them from floating away.

PG&E to Graduates: Celebrate Safely by Securing Metallic Balloons

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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
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In the first four months of 2019, metallic balloons striking electric lines have caused nearly 120 power outages in PG&E's service area alone, disrupting service to more than 65,000 customers.

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  • In the first four months of 2019, metallic balloons striking electric lines have caused nearly 120 power outages in PG&E's service area alone, disrupting service to more than 65,000 customers.
  • When metallic balloons make contact with power lines, they can cause widespread power outages and jeopardize public safety.
  • We urge everyone to celebrate responsibly and secure metallic balloons with a weight, said Mike Kress, PG&Es Senior Director of Electric Distribution Operations.
  • Make sure helium-filled metallic balloons are securely tied to a weight that is heavy enough to prevent them from floating away.

PG&E to Customers: Stay Safe on Valentine’s Day, Keep Metallic Balloons Secure

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Monday, February 11, 2019
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Valentine's Day is fast approaching and many customers will celebrate with festive bundles of metallic balloons.

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  • Valentine's Day is fast approaching and many customers will celebrate with festive bundles of metallic balloons.
  • Unlike latex helium balloons, metallic balloons can stay inflated and floating for two to three weeks posing a hazard to power lines and equipment even days after being released outside.
  • We want to make sure all of our customers are able to spend a safe Valentines Day with their friends, family and loved ones.
  • Please keep metallic balloons away from power lines as they can cause power outages and injuries.