New Orleans bans Mylar balloon releases after power outages
2 days ago · The legislation prohibits the outdoor release of balloons made of, or coated in, foil, metal or any electrically conductive material and filled with helium or any gas lighter than air.
New Orleans City Council votes to ban release of Mylar balloons
2 days ago · The New Orleans City Council voted Thursday to ban the release of Mylar balloons in the city. This comes after recent balloon releases have caused power outages and damage …
New Orleans City Council votes to ban release of Mylar balloons
2 days ago · NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans City Council has voted to officially ban the public release of Mylar balloons in the city. The vote was made at a council meeting …
New Orleans City Council to vote on banning Mylar balloon …
3 days ago · The New Orleans City Council will debate a proposed ban on Mylar balloon releases following incidents where balloons caused power outages and boil water advisories. ... Stream …
New Orleans City Council bans outdoor foil balloon releases
2 days ago · The New Orleans City Council on Thursday voted to ban foil balloon releases in an effort to curb electrical outages that have been linked to rogue balloons hitting power lines. …
New Orleans City Council Votes to Ban Mylar Balloon Releases …
2 days ago · Those found releasing Mylar balloons could face fines up to $1,000, as mentioned by NOLA. The New Orleans City Council is focusing on public awareness rather than punishment …
Entergy New Orleans: Mylar balloon hits transformer in St. Roch
4 days ago · A Mylar balloon struck a transformer near the Westbank Expressway Tuesday evening. The family members of two people killed on the Almonaster Bridge over the weekend …
City Council bans Mylar balloon releases in New Orleans
2 days ago · Breaking News. More ... Back in August, a citywide boil water advisory was issued after a Mylar balloon hit a power line. Anyone who breaks the new law can be hit with a $1,000 …
Water woes linger in New Orleans after wayward balloon causes …
Aug 9, 2024 · Much of New Orleans was under a boil water advisory two days after a Mylar balloon struck power lines near the water plant, leading to a drop in water pressure.
Mylar balloon blamed again for second power outage | wwltv.com
Aug 11, 2024 · On Tuesday, Entergy New Orleans said a Mylar balloon hit a power line and caused the power outage, which prompted the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board to …