Don't Let Balloons Float Up and Take Down Power This Valentine's Day

FirstEnergy reminds customers to be careful with helium-filled balloonsAKRON, Ohio, Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As Valentine's Day approaches, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) is reminding customers to handle helium-filled foil balloons safely to keep power flowing this season and year-round. Foil balloons cause power outages when released outdoors because their metallic coating conducts electricity and poses a risk to the electric system.A video discussing the hazards posed by foil balloons is available on Fi ...