Credit: Ernesto Sanchez
Photo Credit: Ernesto Sanchez
Secured metallic balloons are the best and safest way to prevent metallic balloon outages.
Credit: Ernesto Sanchez
Photo Credit: Ernesto Sanchez
A new state law that took effect Jan. 1 requires warnings against releasing metallic balloons.
Credit: Courtesy of Chomp Eatery & Juice Station
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Chomp Eatery & Juice Station
Chomp Eatery was among nearly 4,000 customers in Santa Monica to suffer metallic balloon outages on New Year’s Day and April 14.
Credit: Ernesto Sanchez
Photo Credit: Ernesto Sanchez
Metallic balloons should always be attached to a weight and never released outdoors, not only because of the electrical safety hazards but also the litter and danger to animals.
June Gloom Applies to Metallic Balloon Outages Too
To combat the usual dramatic spike around this month’s graduations, SCE urges customers to never release the colorful gifts and to keep them secured.
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Infographic: Lawrence Tsuei & Julia Sanchez
Photo Credit: Ernesto Sanchez
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