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PG&E Asks Valentines to Hold Onto Their Metallic Balloons
The balloons are known to cause power outages, and one has already done so this morning.
With Valentine's Day floating on the horizon, PG&E is urging those who buy metallic balloons not to let them drift away, as they could get tangled up in power lines and cause outages.
Last year, according to PG&E, nearly 300 outages in Northern and Central California were caused by metallic balloons hitting power lines. PG&E spokesman Joe Molica said the statistics show spikes on Mother's Day and Valentine's Day.
According to PG&E, one balloon already caused an outage in San Francisco near the intersection of Market and 10th Street this morning.
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PG&E is encouraging people to keep the balloons tied with a weight. Company officials also urge residents never to retrieve a balloon that has touched a power line.
Anyone who sees a metallic balloon caught up in a power line is encouraged to call PG&E immediately at (800) 743-5000.
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