Let Feelings Fly this Valentine's Day, Not Foil Balloons

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 condu ...