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May is Wildfire Awareness Month and Entergy is highlighting the importance of preparing for the increased risk of wildfires as the hotter, drier weather of the summer approaches.Ìý

While drought conditions and wildfires have not been common in most areas across Entergy’s service territory, this year a wildfire impactedÌý, and the state of Arkansas responded to dozens of wildfires across the state.ÌýÌýÌý

We closely monitor many factors that could pose a risk for wildfires – drought conditions, red flag warnings, elevation, humidity, winds, rainfall levels and weather forecasts – so that we can take proactive measures and we’re asking our customers to remain vigilant in fire prevention, too.ÌýWeÌýtake proactive measures to mitigate the threat of a wildfire year-round.Ìý

Those proactive measures include:Ìý

• Monitoring weather conditions, such as red flag warnings issued by the National Weather Service, and active wildfire threats across our service area.Ìý
• Coordinating with local officials and emergency response agencies.Ìý
• Monitoring our grid for wildfire risk and implementing appropriate safety measures.Ìý

In the case of a wildfire threat, stay aware and stay safe.
Customers should always follow their local or state orders in case of an emergency and observe any statewide or partial burn bans in place. Make sureÌýÌýis in place ahead of time and prepare for any disaster in advance. Keep these things in mind as you get ready:Ìý

• A wildfire can spread very quickly, leaving you little time to get to safety.ÌýÌý
• If you are in an area determined to be at increased risk of wildfires, have an evacuation plan in place ahead of time.ÌýÌý
• The American Red Cross has aÌýÌýon preparing for the threat of wildfires in your community, including the tips listed here.ÌýÌý

Safety is one of our core values and we encourage you to make it your priority too.Ìý

ÌýYou can learn how to prepare with following resources on ourÌý:Ìý

• ÌýMake a plan, make a kit.Ìý
• :ÌýA lifeline during a disaster.Ìý
• ÌýDownloadÌýthe app, register for notifications.Ìý
• :ÌýPlan ahead to ensure your safety.Ìý
• :ÌýKnow the signs of heat illness.Ìý
• :ÌýKnow the hazards.Ìý
• :ÌýAvoid loss of food and risk of illness.Ìý

Find more information about how Entergy is closely monitoring for whatever mother nature may bring on ourÌý.