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Entergy commemorates the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina through community partnership and service

September 2, 2025

On Aug. 29, 2025, New Orleans and the surrounding region marked the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a storm that left much of the city of New Orleans underwater, displaced thousands of residents, and caused widespread destruction. Despite these challenges, the people of New Orleans demonstrated remarkable resilience, unity and a determination to rebuild.

Plywood sign that says 'Thanks Entergy' spotted in September 2005 in New Orleans, Louisiana, after Hurricane Katrina made landfall.

Resilience and renewal: 20 years of progress since hurricanes Katrina and Rita

August 29, 2025

The lessons learned after Hurricane Katrina made us a stronger, more customer-focused company and to this day, we know that progress requires dedication and power — for homes, businesses, communities and our lives. The spirit of that day endures in our vision statement “We Power Life.”

Light after the storm: 20 years strong Episode 4

August 26, 2025

Twenty years after hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastated the Gulf Coast, we are looking firmly to the future, accelerating investments to build a cleaner, more resilient energy grid for the 3 million customers we serve across four states.

Light after the storm: 20 years strong Episode 3

August 19, 2025

Heading into the 2005 hurricane season, Entergy employees gathered to participate in the annual systemwide storm exercise. The fictional scenario that year involved two back-to-back hurricanes striking our service area. Fast forward a few months later, hurricanes Katrina and Rita made landfall less than a month apart.

Light after the storm: 20 years strong Episode 2

August 12, 2025

On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made its second of three landfalls near Buras, Louisiana – after initially crossing over South Florida. Hours later, after receding into the Gulf, Katrina returned slamming into the Louisiana-Mississippi border as a Category 3 hurricane.

Entergy commemorates Hurricane Katrina with community action and environmental impact

August 8, 2025

In partnership with Rebuilding Together New Orleans, Entergy will hold another employee-driven Day of Service on Aug. 29, commemorating the 20th anniversary of Katrina. That initiative will focus on home weatherization efforts to improve energy efficiency and lower utility costs for some of the city’s most vulnerable residents.

Light after the storm: 20 years strong

August 5, 2025

For the last 20 years after hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Entergy has powered a more resilient future for our customers and communities. We’re stronger today because of where we’ve been. We couldn’t be prouder to call this region home.

A Resilient System: Entergy Gas Stands Strong After Hurricane Ida

September 27, 2021

Entergy prepares for severe weather all year-round. When a storm strikes, the company’s storm teams work together to restore power and to keep the gas safely flowing.

Entergy Louisiana’s Katrina and Rita Restoration Costs Are Paid in Full

August 1, 2018

Thirteen years after hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastated much of Louisiana, the low-cost bonds used to save customers hundreds of millions of dollars in storm restoration costs are now paid off.

Entergy Mississippi Hurricane Katrina Costs: Paid in Full

September 28, 2016

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, more than 300,000 Entergy Mississippi customers were in the dark. Power restoration took 11 days, engaged more than 4,200 linemen and support personnel and cost more than $89 million. That bill is now paid in full, and because of that, the $.74 charge will be removed from customer’s bills beginning today.