Mylar balloons banned from air releases by New Orleans City Council
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans residents can no longer use Mylar balloons during balloon releases. On Thursday, the City Council voted to ban them from being released because of their history of knocking out power to parts of the city.
Mylar balloons banned from being released in New Orleans
The New Orleans City Council voted Thursday to ban the release of Mylar balloons in the city. The ban also included any balloons that conduct electricity. This comes after recent balloon releases have caused power outages and damage to Entergy's infrastructure.
New Orleans City Council votes to ban release of Mylar balloons
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 on Thursday, Nov. 21. Mylar balloons have previously caused power outages across the city after hitting electrical lines.
New Orleans bans outdoor release of Mylar balloons
Mourners honoring a man and his nephew at a vigil were startled when Mylar balloons released into the sky hit power lines, sending sparks and explosions that briefly knocked out power in Marrero.Entergy crews quickly restored service,
New Orleans City Council bans outdoor foil balloon releases
The New Orleans City Council Thursday voted to ban foil balloon releases in an effort to curb electrical outages that have been linked to rogue balloons hitting power lines. The ordinance, spearheaded by District A Council Member Joe Giarrusso, was supported by the full council.
New Orleans City Council bans release of Mylar balloons in city
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