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FirstEnergy reminds the public to handle balloons safely to keep electricity flowing
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As Valentine's Day approaches, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) is reminding customers to handle helium-filled foil balloons safely to keep the energy alive this season and year-round. While the company experienced a decrease in the number of balloon-related outages in recent years, foil balloons continue to cause power outages when released outdoors because their metallic coating conducts electricity and poses a risk to the electric system.
February typically marks the onset of a dramatic increase in outages caused by metallic balloons that have floated off from their owners. The balloons often accompany popular Valentine's Day gifts like chocolates, flowers and cards. Last year, foil balloons were to blame for 108 power outages across FirstEnergy's six-state service area.
A video discussing the hazards posed by foil balloons and tips for safe disposal is available on FirstEnergy's YouTube channel.
Lisa Rouse, Director of Distribution System Operations at FirstEnergy: "The National Retail Foundation is predicting record spending on significant others this Valentine's Day, and that includes balloon purchases. While our community outreach has helped decrease balloon-related outages in recent years, this holiday provides an opportunity to educate people of all ages on the dangers foil balloons pose and how to help keep the lights on in our local communities."
To help ensure holidays and celebrations are enjoyed responsibly, it is important to keep these safety tips in mind:
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving more than six million customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at firstenergycorp.com and on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp.
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SOURCE FirstEnergy Corp.
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