Forecasters from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration , anticipating up to19 total named storms (winds of 39 mh or higher). Of those, 6-10 are forecast to become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 3-5 major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher). This prediction underscores the importance of early preparation.

To enhance the resilience of our energy grid, Entergy continues to invest in infrastructure improvements, including upgrading existing systems, implementing vegetation management, and deploying smart grid technologies. These efforts aim to minimize storm-related outages and ensure reliable service.

“Resiliency is a critical component of our mission to serve customers reliably throughout any weather event,” said Shelton Hudson, vice president of reliability at Entergy Louisiana. “Our team works year-round to strengthen our grid and to respond quickly and safely when extreme weather occurs.”

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Stay Prepared

Entergy uses advanced modeling tools and historical data to project the potential impact of approaching storms. These insights help us deploy crews and resources strategically, so power restoration can begin as quickly as possible.

“We can’t control the weather, but we can control how well we prepare for it,” said Shelton Hudson. “We encourage every household to develop an emergency plan and assemble a storm kit that includes essentials like flashlights, water, non-perishable food, and first-aid supplies.”

For safety guidance and resources, visit the .

Key preparation tips:

• Plan: Identify evacuation routes and establish a communication plan.
• Make a kit: Stock up on essential supplies, including batteries, medication, and pet items.
• Stay safe: Learn about generator safety and how to handle food and water during an outage.
• Know the signs: Understand symptoms of heat exhaustion and monitor weather updates closely.

Stay Informed

Entergy provides multiple ways for customers to stay updated during hurricane season.

• Entergy App: Report outages and track restoration status.
•  Monitor outages and restoration progress in real time.
• Social media: Follow us on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) for timely updates.
• Text alerts: Sign up by texting REG to 36778 for storm notifications.
• : Access critical safety and restoration info.
• Operation: Storm Ready: Download in English, Spanish, or Vietnamese to help your household plan effectively.

Verify Your Contact Information

Ensure your contact details are up to date at  so you receive real-time updates during storms.

About Entergy Louisiana

Entergy Louisiana, LLC provides electric service to more than 1.1 million customers in 58 parishes and natural gas service to more than 94,000 customers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

About Entergy New Orleans

Entergy New Orleans, LLC is an electric and gas utility that serves Louisiana’s Orleans Parish. The company provides electricity to more than 209,000 customers and natural gas to more than 110,000 customers.

Both companies are subsidiaries of ���ϳԹ���. Entergy produces, transmits�����Ի� distributes electricity to power life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing for growth and improved reliability and resilience of our energy system while working to keep energy rates affordable for our customers. We’re also investing in cleaner energy generation like modern natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy. A nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship, we deliver more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to the communities we serve through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees.

Similar to how people now get storm warnings through their electronic and mobile devices, the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System will give local residents more information in a timelier manner should an emergency occur. The IPAWS system has been used nationwide for years and is currently used by major nuclear plants for emergency alerts.

IPAWS works by sending local emergency messages to the public through mobile phones using wireless emergency alerts, to radio and television via the Emergency Alert System and also on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s, or NOAA, weather radio. The Federal Emergency Management Agency developed IPAWS over a decade ago.

In case of an emergency, notifications would be shared directly with phones, radios and televisions within a 10-mile radius of the plant. Though they might not recognize the name, many southern U.S. residents are familiar with the system through tornado warnings and AMBER Alerts.

Working with local leaders and emergency management officials, Entergy expects to transition to the modernized system by April 23. As part of the process, West Feliciana Parish will test the system during the transition to ensure it operates safely and reliably.

Eventually, local sirens will be obsolete. At one time, they were the best technology available. But today, it is sometimes hard to hear sirens inside structures, and the IPAWS system has been tested and refined over many years, allowing immediate access to potentially lifesaving information.

After the transition, monthly siren tests will stop. The new system will be tested monthly, but local residents generally will receive only one test message per year. More information will be shared over time, including additional system test dates.

About Entergy Nuclear

Entergy Nuclear, headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, is the organization responsible for supporting the operation of the Entergy utility nuclear fleet. Owned by Entergy’s utility companies, the nuclear fleet consists of five reactors in four locations, generating enough clean, carbon-free electricity to power millions of homes. For the latest news from Entergy Nuclear, visit the �����Ի� connect with @EntergyNuclear on social media.

About Entergy 

Entergy produces, transmits and distributes electricity to power life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing for growth and improved reliability and resilience of our energy system while working to keep energy rates affordable for our customers. We’re also investing in cleaner energy generation like modern natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy. A nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship, we deliver more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to the communities we serve through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at entergy.com�����Ի� connect with @Entergy on social media.

BATON ROUGE, La. – No matter the season, severe weather has the potential to leave widespread damage and cause power outages. It’s why Entergy Louisiana is encouraging customers to be ready to spring into action when storms are threatening the service area.

Having a plan for your family in case of an emergency outage continues to be important, as recent storm systems have proven to cause harm to our power grid. And this spring, we’re prepared for more dangerous weather.

 includes monitoring weather, mobilizing crews and acting as safely and quickly as possible. We’re asking customers to join us by:

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  • Sit down with your family and share all emergency contact information, so everyone knows how and who to alert.
  • Designate one or more out-of-town contacts.
  • Be aware of the emergency plans at work, and if applicable, your children’s school or elderly family members’ residences if they do not live with you.
  • If your household depends on , discuss with your physician, including alternate living arrangements, should unplanned, extended outages occur.
• • Experts agree it’s a good idea to have items such as non-perishable food, plenty of water, flashlights, a first aid kit with extra batteries and a portable phone charger on hand and easy to access in case of storms.
  • Remember to check the expiration dates on your supplies often and replace the expired items.
• Keeping up with weather updates.
  • Install a smart phone app that will alert you when severe weather is in the area or sign up for emergency alerts on your smartphone.
  • A weather radio with a loud alarm can also help wake you when severe weather threatens overnight.

After impact

Knowing how to communicate with Entergy Mississippi after a storm hits is also important. There are several ways to report outages and downed power lines:

• Download our free app for your smartphone at entergy.com/app.
• Sign up for  by texting REG to 36778 and have your account number and ZIP code handy. The registration pattern is as follows including spaces: REG (account number) (ZIP code). Once registered, text OUT to 36778 to report an outage. You can also report an outage online .
• Visit the Entergy Storm Center website and our View Outages
• Call us at 800-9OUTAGE (800-968-8243).

About Entergy Louisiana

Entergy Louisiana, LLC provides electric service to more than 1 million customers in 58 parishes and natural gas service to more than 94,000 customers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Entergy Louisiana is a subsidiary of ���ϳԹ��� (NYSE: ETR), a Fortune 500 company. Entergy powers life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing in the reliability, resilience and growth of the energy system while helping our region transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With roots in our communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship. Since 2018, we have delivered more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees.

I want to praise our nuclear professionals – and those across our company — who focused on in-depth preparation, strong teamwork and unparalleled collaboration, with the safety of our folks and our communities being at the core of every decision related to the storm. While we are still doing safety walkdowns, damage assessments and checking on our team members, our facilities in Louisiana and Mississippi performed exceptionally well.

While our plants stayed on the grid during the event, producing power for our customers, our people also shined. Their nuclear professionalism is impressive and appreciated, but not surprising. While power outages remain across southeast Louisiana and Mississippi, Entergy’s utility crews continue to assess damages and work to restore power as safely and quickly as possible.

JACKSON, Miss. – Entergy Nuclear, along with Entergy’s operating companies in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, is closely monitoring the progress of Tropical Storm Francine in the Gulf of Mexico. As of Monday morning, Sept. 9, the forecast from the National Hurricane Center calls for a Category 1 hurricane landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday evening.

Although the storm is not anticipated to impact our nuclear stations, we’ve entered severe weather procedures that ensure our readiness at Waterford 3 and River Bend Stations in Louisiana and Grand Gulf Nuclear Station in Mississippi. Those procedures include walk-downs, securing of equipment and contingency staffing plans.

Nuclear power plants maintain the highest standard for operational safety, security, cybersecurity and emergency preparedness. The industry’s comprehensive safety procedures and stringent federal regulations keep our plants and neighboring communities safe. In addition, nuclear plants are designed to exceed requirements to withstand any historical natural disaster in their region, and Entergy’s plants have a long history of safety and security during challenging times.

Stay informed

With just a few days remaining before the system is expected to impact the coast, Entergy urges our communities and employees to remain weather aware. For up-to-date information, visit the  and follow Entergy Nuclear on .

About Entergy

Entergy is a Fortune 500 company that powers life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing in the reliability and resilience of the energy system while helping our region transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With roots in our communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship. Since 2018, we have delivered more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at¬†entergy.com¬†and connect with¬†@Entergy¬†on social media. #WePowerLife

METAIRIE, La. РArmed with gloves, garbage bags and trash grabbers, Entergy employees and volunteers combed through the areas around Lake Pontchartrain on Wednesday to help pick up debris and plant mulch and pine straw, among other activities, as part of its annual Storm Aware and Prepare initiative.

This cleanup and hurricane preparedness event, hosted by the Pontchartrain Conservancy and sponsored by Entergy Louisiana, provides residents in southeast Louisiana an opportunity to clean up debris, which improves drainage and water flow and mitigates flooding.­­­

“We’re committed to building a more vibrant and thriving community” said Phillip May, Entergy Louisiana president and CEO. “We’re proud to partner with the Pontchartrain Conservancy again this year to step beyond the power grid to clean up, beautify and improve the conditions in a region many of us call home.”

Entergy has long been a leader in environmental stewardship and the company continued that tradition by providing $15,000 to the¬†’s Storm Aware and Prepare initiative as well as a $25,000 grant to support STEM educational programming for students and teachers.

Entergy’s contributions will go toward supporting the nonprofit’s mission to drive environmental sustainability and stewardship through scientific research, education and advocacy — all of which benefit the¬†¬†and surrounding communities.

“Entergy’s longstanding support for Pontchartrain Conservancy is truly remarkable,” said Kristi Trail, Pontchartrain Conservancy executive director. “They understand the value of investing in environmental sustainability, and for that we are truly grateful. Together we will be working to keep our waters clean, to educate the public and restore Louisiana’s beautiful wetlands. The future of our state and its people depend on the leadership of corporate stewards like Entergy.”

Since 2001, Entergy shareholders have invested nearly $350 million projects and programs for the benefit our customers and communities in Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas.

About Entergy Louisiana

Entergy Louisiana, LLC provides electric service to more than 1 million customers in 58 parishes and natural gas service to more than 94,000 customers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Entergy Louisiana is a subsidiary of ���ϳԹ���, a Fortune 500 company. Entergy powers life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing in the reliability and resilience of the energy system while helping our region transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With roots in our communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship. Since 2018, we have delivered more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees.

About Pontchartrain Conservancy

Pontchartrain Conservancy, formerly the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation, is a New Orleans-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to an environmentally sustainable, prosperous and resilient region. Our mission is to drive environmental sustainability and stewardship through scientific research, education and advocacy. Pontchartrain Conservancy consists of a board of directors representing Lake Pontchartrain Basin parishes and regulatory agencies. For more information or to get involved, visit .

Storms are impacting our region more frequently with increasing intensity. Weather forecasters are predicting a very active 2024 hurricane season with 24 named storms, 11 of which will become hurricanes and 6 of which will reach Category 3 status or stronger. The company encourages customers to start making safety preparations now to minimize storm impacts.

To enhance the reliability of our service, Entergy proactively invests in strengthening and upgrading our power delivery system. The company continuously works to minimize the risk of storm-related outages by enhancing existing infrastructure, deploying animal and vegetation mitigation measures, rebuilding significant portions of the grid, and accelerating the transition to a smart grid. Since 2019, ENO has spent over $35m in making our grid more reliable.  These investments harden the grid against more frequent and intense weather events.

“Our dedicated group of operations employees and contractors are committed to creating a more resilient grid that provides customers with the reliability they expect and deserve” said Steven Benyard, Entergy’s vice president of reliability. “At Entergy, we are intentional and strategic about where and how improvements are made.”

For more information and updates on Entergy’s reliability projects, visit Reliability Updates.

Stay Prepared

Staying storm ready is a full-time commitment. When anticipating severe weather, Entergy uses computer models and past storm data to forecast potential damage to our power delivery system.  Using these estimates, Entergy proactively deploys restoration teams in areas experiencing extreme weather to safely restore power as quickly as possible.

“Safety is our top priority. We encourage customers to remain safe and to have a plan in place when severe weather strikes,” stated Nyka Scott, vice president, customer service at Entergy New Orleans. “Don’t wait to get the materials you need to secure your home. Take time to assemble a storm kit for emergency situations and create an evacuation plan if flooding is forecasted in your area.”

Learn how to make an emergency kit and get important safety tips at the .

• : Planning can help.
• : Make a plan, make a kit.
• : A lifeline during a disaster.
• : Safety after the storm.
• : Know the hazards.
• : Know the signs.

Stay informed

Knowing what’s happening around you will help you make more informed storm-related decisions. Get current news and updates on Entergy’s restoration efforts by:

• Downloading the Entergy App. Customers can use the app to report outages or check on the status of power at their home or business.
• Checking our View Outage website. Maps show where outages are located and give information about restoration progress.
• Following us on �����Ի� . Social media also plays an important role in keeping you informed, and we place a high priority on updating company’s social media channels throughout an event. 
• Signing up for  about storm and restoration efforts by texting REG to 36778.
• Visiting the  website. The site has storm safety, preparation and restoration information that is updated throughout the day.
• Downloading the Operation: Storm Ready Guide. This guide will help you plan and prepare for weather emergencies. Versions are available in �����Ի� .

Verify contact information

Verify or update your contact information at to receive the most up-to-date information during weather events.

About Entergy New Orleans

Entergy New Orleans, LLC is an electric and gas utility that serves Louisiana’s Orleans Parish. The company provides electricity to more than 209,000 customers and natural gas to more than 110,000 customers.

Both companies are subsidiaries of ���ϳԹ���, a Fortune 500 company that powers life for 3 million customers through operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing in the reliability and resilience of the energy system while helping our region transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With roots in our communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship. Since 2018, we have delivered more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees.

About Entergy Louisiana

Entergy Louisiana, LLC provides electric service to more than 1 million customers in 58 parishes and natural gas service to more than 94,000 customers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

NEW ORLEANS, La. – Spring weather is welcomed for its sunny skies and cool breezes, but the season has also proven to bring dangerously irregular storms. That is why Entergy stays storm ready year-round and is encouraging its customers to do the same.

Ahead of the seasonal switch, Louisiana has declared Feb. 11-17 Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans are encouraging customers to observe the week by making a plan, keeping a kit and staying informed.

The companies’ crews and contractors plan and train for year-round, which aides us in restoring power as safely and quickly as possible. They also perform routine inspections of electric infrastructure and trim trees away from power lines and improve and upgrade equipment to reduce the likelihood of outages from severe weather.

As severe weather threatens, we monitor, mobilize and act. We are encouraging customers to be just as prepared ahead of any spring storms by:

• – Sit down with your family and share all emergency contact information, so everyone knows how and who to alert. If your household depends on , discuss with your physician, including alternate living arrangements, should unplanned, extended outages occur.
• – Experts agree it is a good idea to have items such as non-perishable food, plenty of water, flashlights, a first aid kit with extra batteries and a portable phone charger on hand and easy to access in case of storms. Remember to check the expiration dates on your supplies often and replace the expired items.
• And keeping up with weather updates – Install a smart phone app that will alert you when severe weather is in the area or sign up for emergency alerts on your smartphone. A weather radio with a loud alarm can also help wake you when severe weather threatens overnight.

Stay informed

Knowing how to communicate with Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans after a storm hits is important. There are several ways to report outages and downed power lines:

• Download our free app for your smartphone at entergy.com/app.
• Sign up for by texting REG to 36778 and have your account number and ZIP code handy. The registration pattern is as follows including spaces: REG (account number) (ZIP code). Once registered, text OUT to 36778 to report an outage. You can also report an outage online .
• Visit the Entergy Storm Center website and our View Outages
• Call us at 800-9OUTAGE (800-968-8243).

For additional information on how you can prepare for severe weather and stay safe before, during and after a storm, visit the and explore the sub-webpages related to preparation, safety and restoration.

About Entergy Louisiana

Entergy Louisiana, LLC provides electric service to more than 1 million customers in 58 parishes and natural gas service to more than 94,000 customers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

About Entergy New Orleans

Entergy New Orleans, LLC is an electric and gas utility that serves Louisiana’s Orleans Parish. The company provides electricity to more than 209,000 customers and natural gas to more than 110,000 customers.

Both companies are subsidiaries of ���ϳԹ���, a Fortune 500 company that powers life for 3 million customers through operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing in the reliability and resilience of the energy system while helping our region transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With roots in our communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship. Since 2018, we have delivered more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees.

The grant contributions will go toward supporting the nonprofit’s mission to drive environmental sustainability and stewardship through scientific research, education and advocacy — all of which benefit the¬†¬†and surrounding communities.

“We’re committed to building a more vibrant and thriving community” said Phillip May, Entergy Louisiana president and CEO. “Lending a helping hand to our community partners is the first step in executing that goal. Our efforts here today were about getting our communities prepared better ahead of hurricane season.”

In conjunction, Entergy Louisiana employees and volunteers met Wednesday at the Bonnabel Boat Launch in Metairie to pick up debris and plant mulch and pine straw, among other activities, as part of , a monthlong cleanup and hurricane preparedness event hosted by the Pontchartrain Conservancy and sponsored by Entergy Louisiana. Storm Sweep provides residents in southeast Louisiana an opportunity to clean up debris, which improves drainage and water flow and mitigates flooding.­­­

“Entergy has been an outstanding partner for many years, for which we are truly grateful,” said Kristi Trail, Pontchartrain Conservancy executive director. “Entergy’s generous support of our programs helps us keep our waters clean, educate the public and restore Louisiana’s beautiful wetlands. Their support is truly an investment for the future of our state and its people.”

Since 2001, Entergy shareholders have invested nearly $42 million in environmental projects and programs for the benefit our customers and communities in Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas. These grants marked the 22^nd consecutive year that our shareholders earmarked funds at this scale to protect the environment while enhancing our communities’ quality of life.

About Entergy Louisiana

Entergy Louisiana, LLC provides electric service to more than 1 million customers in 58 parishes and natural gas service to more than 94,000 customers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Entergy Louisiana is a subsidiary of ���ϳԹ���, an integrated energy company engaged in electric power production, transmission and retail distribution operations. Entergy delivers electricity to 3 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Entergy owns and operates one of the cleanest large-scale U.S. power generating fleets with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity, including 7,000 megawatts of nuclear power. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, Entergy has annual revenues of $10 billion and approximately 12,500 employees.

About Pontchartrain Conservancy

Pontchartrain Conservancy, formerly the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation, is a New Orleans-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to an environmentally sustainable, prosperous and resilient region. Our mission is to drive environmental sustainability and stewardship through scientific research, education and advocacy. Pontchartrain Conservancy consists of a board of directors representing Lake Pontchartrain Basin parishes and regulatory agencies. For more information or to get involved, visit .

BATON ROUGE, La. – Hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst: That is what approximately 400 Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans employees tackled head on over two days, from May 10-11, during the companies’ 2023 hurricane season storm drill.

The drill is one portion of the ongoing training that employees undergo throughout the year.

Employees kicked off day one by participating in various training and tabletop exercises that introduced them to new tools, technologies and processes. The drill is designed to help them restore power quickly and safely following severe weather and keep customers informed throughout those events. On day two, employees concluded their training by participating in a mock storm drill.

During the simulated hurricane scenarios, employees responded to two Category 5 hurricanes, with one making landfall in Southwest Louisiana and another in Southeast Louisiana. They tested their knowledge and skills related to all facets of storm restoration including operations, logistics, communications, and customer service and were evaluated on their planning and execution.

“We know that it’s not a matter of if but when Mother Nature decides to challenge us in Louisiana, and for that reason, we must be ready,” said Steven Benyard, vice president of reliability for Entergy in Louisiana. “The storm drill that we participate in every year is about continuous improvement; it’s about making sure that we’re readying ourselves and our workforce to be the best that we can be if we’re called to restore power following a major storm.”

The exercise involved storm roles from incident commander to crew leads and supervisors who will use new technologies to perform damage assessments quickly and safely, a critical part of storm restoration that helps local crews restore power in a real scenario through resource and logistics actions like deploying any necessary equipment, materials, and personnel.

Entergy’s drone experts were onsite with displays and equipment that is used by crews to assess damages to the electric system, especially in hard-to-access locations like the marsh or heavily wooded areas with saturated ground. Disaster Resource Group, a local vendor that partners with the company during storm response, was also onsite displaying components of a staging site like a bunk trailer that is typically used by utility workers during rest time and temporary tents that provide shelter for catering and laundry services.

Also, Entergy showcased its new mobile command center. The vehicle will function as a field command center, providing an immediate communications platform during major system incident response, or mutual assistance events.

“The storm drill we hold each year is a testament to the dedication of our workforce and their commitment to being there for the communities we serve,” said Phillip May, who has served as Entergy Louisiana’s president and CEO through many weather events, including hurricanes Laura and Ida. “We can’t predict the future or when and where the next major storm will land, but we can certainly ready ourselves to do what we’ve always done — be there for our customers, even in the most challenging times.”

“We live in an area prone to some of the most severe weather in the country, and are facing stronger and more frequent storms,” said Deanna Rodriguez, Entergy New Orleans president and CEO. “While we continue to invest in hardening the grid, today’s storm drill is an important exercise for our teams to prepare for anything Mother Nature may bring.”

Customers encouraged to be prepared as well

Although Entergy is always upgrading the electric system and adding in resilience, the company is encouraging customers to be prepared for hurricane season as well because no two storms are alike and each present different challenges and can inflict different levels of damage.   

Entergy provides information to customers to help them prepare for hurricane season and communicates with them after a severe weather event. The company’s Storm Center includes checklists and other information that customers can use to create a pre-storm kit and prepare for hurricane season. The website includes individual pages on , and . Customers are also encouraged to follow Entergy New Orleans and Entergy Louisiana on Facebook and Twitter at @EntergyNOLA and @EntergyLA.

Preparing beyond the 2023 hurricane season

Entergy recognizes that the intensity and frequency of major storms are increasing and believes we must take an accelerated approach to storm hardening and building resilience into the electric system. To provide reliable power well into the future and help the communities we serve recover more quickly following severe weather events, the company filed Entergy Future Ready Resilience Plans with its regulators, the New Orleans City Council and the Louisiana Public Service Commission.

Visit the company’s newsroom to learn more about and plans.

Editor’s note: To download soundbites and images from Entergy’s 2023 Louisiana storm drill, visit¬†.

About Entergy Louisiana

Entergy Louisiana, LLC provides electricity to more than 1.1 million customers in 58 parishes and natural gas service to approximately 95,000 customers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Entergy New Orleans, LLC provides electricity to more than 209,000 customers and natural gas to more than 110,000 customers in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.

Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans are subsidiaries of ���ϳԹ���, a Fortune 500 electric company. Entergy powers life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing in the reliability and resilience of the energy system while helping our region transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With roots in our communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship. Since 2018, we have delivered more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. For the latest news from Entergy, visit the .