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Prevent balloon-related power outages this Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day
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PHOENIX — As Valentine's Day quickly approaches, APS urges people to practice Mylar balloon safety in order to prevent power outages.

In 2021, APS reported 116 balloon-related power outages, impacting more than 76,321 customers.

To stay safe, APS recommends only keeping balloons indoors and tethered, and fully deflating balloons before throwing them away.

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