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Outdoor Safety
Kites & Metallic Balloons
Don't use kites or metallic balloons near power lines. Kites and metallic balloons can cause unnecessary power outages and can injure you and others, including SCE employees working on equipment. Just one kite or balloon can cause a short circuit, which may melt an electrical wire and cause it to fall.

Follow these guidelines to make kite flying fun and safe for you and your family.
  • If your kite or metallic balloon gets caught in a power line, call SCE immediately at 1-800-611-1911 to report the problem.
  • Never try to remove anything caught in power lines.
  • Never use a kite made with wire or other metallic materials, including Mylar.
  • Never fly kites in the rain or during an electrical storm.
  • Never cross a road or street while flying a kite.         
  • Do not fly kites near TV and radio antennas. Make sure the kite string, wood, and paper are completely dry. 
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