PG&E to Graduates: Toss Caps in the Air, Not Metallic Balloons
Celebrate Safely During Graduation Season; Keep Metallic Balloons Weighted DownOAKLAND, Calif., May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With graduation season in full swing, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is warning customers about the public safety risks associated with helium-filled metallic balloons: If your graduation celebration involves balloons, make sure they are secured with a weight. Otherwise, they can float away and come into contact with overhead power lines, causing a public safety risk.In the f ...