Don't Let Mylar Balloons at Summer Parties Cause a Nieghborhood Blackout

With summer festivites in full swing, SDG&E is reminding Carlsbad residents to keep Mylar or metallic balloons secured. 

The metallic coating on Mylar balloons is an excellent conductor of electricity. If a Mylar balloon touches a power line, it could cause a power outage in your neighborhood, an electrical fire and even injury. Please share these tips with your audience to help keep their festivities safe and fully powered!

During summer celebrations remember to:

·         Keep Mylar balloons indoors.

·         If you see a Mylar balloon at an outdoor gathering, make sure that it is securely tied down or attached to a weight.

·         When disposing of a Mylar balloon, make sure to puncture it in several places.  Partially-inflated Mylar balloons can easily become airborne.

·         If a Mylar balloon, kite or any object becomes entangled in an overhead power line, call 9-1-1 or SDG&E at 1-800-411-7343.  Do not try to remove it yourself.

For more information on safety, please visit SDG&E’s website at www.sdge.com/safety or call 1-800-411-SDGE (7343).

–SDG&E Press Release