Jill Smith – Entergy

Fall is here, but stay alert to tropical conditions

Jill Smith — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 23:02:00 +0000

Leaves are changing, temperatures are dropping, everything is flavored with pumpkin spice … today is officially the start of fall. But don’t let the calendar fool you: Hurricane season doesn’t officially end until Nov. 30. Don’t wait for weather conditions to deteriorate before you prepare yourself, your family and your home for severe weather. Keep yourself and your family safe by having a…

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7 steps to safely using portable generators

Jill Smith — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 01:17:00 +0000

Power outages and high summer temperatures often lead people to turn to portable generators to keep air circulating and refrigerators running. While standalone generators can make life a little more comfortable during power outages, if not used correctly, they can cause injuries and even be fatal. Here are some basic safety measures when using a generator: While most portable generators…

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Don’t let the quiet fool you: Hurricane season isn’t over

Jill Smith — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 21:49:00 +0000

Our region has been lucky this year, but don’t let your guard down. We are entering the peak of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. In fact, some of our most destructive tropical events have occurred in August. We prepare for severe weather year-round. Our employees stay storm ready so we can restore power to customers as quickly and safely as possible: We also monitor severe weather 24/

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Hurricane season is here

Jill Smith — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 18:00:00 +0000

Hurricane season starts today, and experts predict another active season. Severe weather is impacting our region with increased strength and greater frequency. But we stand storm ready. We have a proven plan of continuous preparation, planning and training. As severe weather threatens, we monitor, mobilize and act. Safety is one of our core values and we encourage you to make it your top…

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Entergy urges customers to prepare for hurricane season

Jill Smith — Tue, 03 May 2022 02:20:00 +0000

Entergy is ready for another hurricane season beginning June 1, and we want you to be ready, too. We prepare for the worst of what Mother Nature might bring, because our customers live in areas prone to severe weather. We know that weather impacting our region is increasing in strength and occurring with greater frequency. And scientists predict this hurricane season will be just as active…

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Throw me something recyclable, mister

Jill Smith — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 02:00:00 +0000

It’s Carnival season in New Orleans. A time for floats, throws and fun. But when the parades are over, the clean-up begins. And what a clean-up it is: more than 2.5 million pounds of debris is left on the streets of New Orleans during Mardi Gras. This trash — plastic cups, doubloons, toys and beads – can make its way into storm drains, where it increases the chance for flooding…

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Employee volunteers help customers maximize tax returns

Jill Smith — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 22:32:00 +0000

Entergy’s ongoing support of the Earned Income Tax Credit and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites demonstrates the company’s commitment to empowering families and growing our communities. Since 2009, our support of VITA sites has helped return $298 million to more than 164,000 residents throughout our service area. For more than 12 years, Entergy employees have volunteered to help customers…

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Top 10 Corporate Social Responsibility Moments of 2021

Jill Smith — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 01:10:00 +0000

At Entergy, we are on a journey with our stakeholders to improve lives, build businesses and create prosperity. This was no different even during another year of unprecedented challenges. As we welcome the new year, we reflect on our top 10 corporate social responsibility moments of 2021 and how our company and employees helped to create long-term, sustainable growth for the communities we serve…

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Entergy’s Economic Opportunity and Empowerment Program Recognized by U.S. Chamber Foundation

Jill Smith — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 02:47:00 +0000

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation named Entergy the winner of the Best Economic Opportunity and Empowerment Program during its 22nd Annual Citizens Awards. The Citizens Awards program recognizes the most innovative and impactful corporate citizenship initiatives that raise the bar on social responsibility and advance a more equitable and sustainable future. “Entergy has formed strong…

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Entergy’s First ‘Day of Pro Bono Service’ Helps Low-income Residents

Jill Smith — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 20:45:00 +0000

Entergy employees worked together to help low-income community members during the company’s first Day of Pro Bono Service Oct. 28. Thirty-four attorneys and law students, including Entergy counsel from seven offices, collaborated to support a virtual legal clinic created and organized by Entergy, answering questions submitted to freelegalanswers.org by low-income community members throughout…

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