Service 7 Summer–fall 2025 I ANAHEIM Prevention is best, and it takes all of us to keep Mylar balloons out of power lines. • Keep metallic balloons indoors where possible • If outdoors, make sure balloons are securely tied or anchored • Hold balloons firmly when moving them • Before disposing, deflate balloons while tethered and anchored We will always work to restore electricity safely and as soon as possible, any time of day. When outages happen, you can report it and see updates at Anaheim.net/outages. Prevent power outages Our daily lives in Anaheim are powered by highly reliable and cost-effective electricity, thanks to our very own Anaheim Public Utilities, our city’s not-for-profit power and water provider. While power outages are rare in Anaheim, they do happen, and we all know how frustrating that can be. Sometimes, outages happen for reasons beyond our control. A car accident might take out a utility pole, severe wind can knock down wires or wildlife can get into equipment and lines. Other times, outages are preventable. One common cause of outages is Mylar balloons, which are metallic. Mylar balloons are typically intended for celebrations and happy occasions but can dampen the excitement quickly. When they get caught in electrical lines, Mylar balloons short-circuit the flow of power and cause an outage. Follow these pro tips: • Cool your home early by running AC in the morning and late afternoon • Close curtains and blinds to keep heat out • Run dishwashers, washing machines and other major appliances before 3 p.m. or after 9 p.m. • Charge phones, laptops and electric vehicles outside peak hours of 3-9 p.m. • Skip using the oven to avoid creating additional heat in your kitchen • Hold off on trimming shade trees until fall Find rebates and more energy-saving tips from Anaheim Public Utilities at Anaheim.net/utilities. We will always work to restore electricity safely and as soon as possible, any time of day. Power outages: we will restore as quickly as possible Power outages: keep Mylar balloons out of power lines
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