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Don’t give love a bad name — FirstEnergy reminds residents about dangers of metallic balloons
A FirstEnergy spokesperson told JET 24/FOX 66 reporter Matt Mathias that last year alone, metallic balloons were at fault for 109 power outages. Penelec directly dealt with eight of those in our ...
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Don't Let Balloons Float Up and Take Down Power This Valentine's Day
Foil balloons cause power outages when released outdoors because their metallic coating conducts electricity and poses a risk to the electric system. A video discussing the hazards posed by foil ...