Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) urges residents to refrain from using Mylar balloons during celebrations due to their electrical conductivity, causing power outages when they contact power lines. Over five years, 54 incidents linked to Mylar balloons have necessitated repairs, affecting thousands of customers and resulting in significant costs. While a state law will ban metallic balloons in California by 2031, immediate action is encouraged. Residents should report any Mylar balloon incidents near power lines, maintaining a safe distance and calling emergency services when necessary.
Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) advises against using Mylar balloons for celebrations as their metallic coating can cause power outages and expose workers to danger.
Over the past five years, AMP received 54 reports of Mylar balloons in power lines, resulting in outages lasting from five seconds to two hours, affecting thousands.
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