Unsecured Balloons Can Trigger Power Outages and Disrupt Graduation Festivities OAKLAND, Calif. , May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As graduation celebrations get underway across California, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is reminding customers that helium-filled metallic balloons can pose a serious public safety risk if they are not tied to a weight. Balloons that drift into overhead power lines can cause outages and create safety hazards. Metallic balloon safety is especially important during wildfire season. Only two weeks ago, ... Full story available on Benzinga.com