The event spotlighted key projects beginning in District C, where work will be visible along the General DeGaulle corridor. These improvements include the installation of stronger utility poles designed to withstand winds of up to 140 miles per hour. The Accelerated Resilience Plan includes 63 infrastructure improvement projects across the city scheduled for completion between 2025 and 2026, with no impact to customer bills.

“Resilience is about storms, making sure that if the power goes out—hopefully it won’t—but if it does, that we can get it back on as quickly as possible,” said Deanna Rodriguez, president and CEO of Entergy New Orleans. “Our city needs to be more resilient, and we have solutions and that is exactly what we need to be investing in.”

Councilmember Helena Moreno echoed the need for grid improvements and highlighted the broader impact. “Strengthening our power grid is one of the most important things that we can do to improve quality of life in our city,” said Councilmember-at-Large Helena Moreno. “This effort also supports public health, our local businesses, and future job creation.”

“One of the first phases is installing brand new poles along General DeGaulle Highway to guard against power loss after a storm,” said Councilmember Freddie King III, who represents District C. “I’m proud to be a part of a city council that not only talks but acts and invests in these much-needed improvements.”

The Accelerated Resilience Plan reflects a shared commitment to improving service reliability and preparing the city for future storms. Entergy New Orleans will continue to work closely with city leaders to ensure long-term grid resilience.

Learn more about how we’re developing resilient solutions for a sustainable future. Visit��entergy.com/future.

Key accomplishments ahead of this year’s hurricane season include:

• Completing 3,000+ critical equipment inspections and more than 300 targeted reliability inspections.
• Installing over 6,700+ distribution poles and more than 120 miles of total transmission and distribution lines.
• Trimming more than 1,300 miles of vegetation and removing 5,200+ hazardous trees.
• Conducting aerial patrols exceeding 7,500 miles of transmission lines to identify potential risks.
• Installing 100+ automation devices to help reduce restoration times.

“This year, we’ve already responded to more than a dozen weather events using our full storm protocols,” said Frank Shannon, vice president of reliability at Entergy Texas. “As a vertically integrated utility, Entergy Texas manages its own generation, transmission and distribution systems—giving us the flexibility to act fast and coordinate seamlessly when severe weather strikes.”

Strengthening the Southeast Texas power grid

Entergy Texas is investing $137 million over the next three years through��. These upgrades are projected to reduce outage durations by 1 billion minutes over 50 years and save customers millions in restoration costs.

Additionally, the company����through the Department of ���ϳԹ���’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) program. These funds support significant upgrades in the Port Arthur area, including replacing or hardening nearly 1,000 structures in the Pear Ridge, Kolbs and Lakeview neighborhoods—areas that are historically vulnerable to severe weather damage.

On the Bolivar Peninsula,��, including the use of composite poles to withstand extreme weather conditions, like hurricanes and wildfires. The project also includes new substations, underground circuits and the hardening of critical infrastructure in this coastal community.

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Entergy Texas is enhancing its customer and field-facing tools to streamline the company’s response and improve transparency during outages. Updates include a new flood prediction map, an improved Damage Assessment Collection Tool, and an enhanced outage tracker now offering Spanish-language support.

Technology is only as effective as the people behind it. More than 250 Entergy employees and community partners recently participated in��. The annual exercise is designed to test storm response strategies, communication protocols and logistical coordination across all departments.

Entergy Texas also maintains more than 160 storm-ready contracts and access to more than 1,600 internal personnel before requesting mutual assistance. The company’s storm response practices have earned it��50 emergency response awards from the Edison Electric Institute.

Pictured: Entergy Texas CEO Eliecer Viamontes joins employees and community partners for a tour of the company’s Mobile Command Center during Entergy Texas’ annual hurricane preparedness drill.

Helping customers stay prepared

Entergy Texas uses advanced modeling tools and historical data to forecast the potential impact of approaching weather. These insights help guide where and when to strategically deploy crews and resources, so power restoration can begin as soon as conditions are safe.

“We can’t control the weather, but we can control how well we prepare for it,” said Shannon. “We encourage every household to have an emergency plan, a storm kit, and a way to stay connected with us throughout a severe weather event. The better prepared we all are, the more resilient our communities become.”

Entergy Texas customers are encouraged to visit the company’s����for information on storm safety resources, personalized outage alerts and the latest restoration updates.

About Entergy Texas
Entergy Texas, Inc. provides electricity to approximately 524,000 customers in 27 counties. Entergy Texas is a subsidiary of ���ϳԹ���. 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����and connect with��@EntergyTX��on social media.

To accomplish this, Entergy New Orleans deployed a highly specialized bare-hand crew to complete the work—an elite team of linemen trained to safely repair high-voltage, energized transmission lines. Keeping the lines energized during upgrades prevents power outages and ensures substations continue operating under normal, stable conditions.

The team recently completed work on a major transmission line in New Orleans, replacing older insulators on 26 towers with stronger, more modern equipment. Working in coordination with distribution and vegetation management teams, they also replaced aging wooden cross arms and cleared overgrown vegetation. This collaborative approach enhances both transmission and distribution reliability across the New Orleans service area.

Additional work is underway in New Orleans East, where the bare-hand crew is replacing insulators on several water-crossing circuits. The crew is scheduled to complete critical upgrades on the Michoud–Front transmission line crossing over Lake Pontchartrain. This line provides a vital interconnection between Entergy and Cleco and serves as an emergency power source for the New Orleans grid. These enhancements will significantly strengthen the electrical grid and improve regional reliability.

“These types of upgrades help prevent potential issues and keep the power flowing safely,” said Kenyon Stipe, transmission line supervisor at Entergy New Orleans. “Upgrading our equipment reduces the chance of outages and helps ensure reliable service for our customers.”

This work would not be possible without the expertise and collaboration of key personnel and partners. North Houston Pole Line provided experienced contract support. Linh Tran, Grid Engineer; Josh Rollins, Transmission OC; Kenyon Stipe Sr., Transmission Line Supervisor; and Frank Morse, Senior Manager of Transmission Lines, all played vital roles in planning and execution. The Tulane Network also contributed valuable support to the project’s success.

By completing this work with energized lines and minimizing disruption, Entergy New Orleans continues to meet its promise of delivering safe, reliable power to its customers.

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.”

�����������here��to learn more about our ongoing reliability efforts.

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��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.

Hurricane season starts Sunday, June 1,��and����there could be 17 named storms with 9 being hurricanes – four of which are predicted to be major hurricanes of Category 3 or higher.������

Severe weather is impacting our region with increased strength and greater frequency.��Last year’s storm seasons proved our resiliency and hardening investments are working, but summer can bring a variety of threats.��This spring season has been very active with numerous severe thunderstorms, tornados, and flooding impacts to our operations. It is important that we are ready for anything that Mother Nature may bring.��

Safety is one of our core values, and we encourage you to make it your top priority, too.��You��can keep yourself and your family safe by preparing a good personal disaster plan.��Learn how to make an emergency kit and get important severe weather safety tips on the������

Safety resources on the����include:��

• :��Make a plan, make a kit.��
• :��A lifeline during a disaster.��
• :��Stay storm ready.��
• :��Safety after the storm.��
• :��Know the hazards.��
• :��Know the signs.��
• :��Avoid loss and risk of illness.����

Additional weather safety information:��

• :��Water and electricity don’t mix.��
• :��Keep yourself and others safe.��
• :��Nature’s most violent storm.��
• :��Prepare for the unpredictable.��
• ��Stay aware and stay safe.��

Staying informed before, during and after a tropical system strikes is just as important as making personal storm plans.��Here’s how you can stay up to date on our preparations and restoration efforts:��

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

JACKSON, Miss. –With the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season officially beginning on June 1, Entergy Mississippi is encouraging customers to take proactive steps to prepare for more severe weather and potential power outages. The season follows a stormy two weeks in the company’s service area, where consecutive weather events caused repeated outages. Beginning Sunday, May 19 through Wednesday, May 28, crews restored power to more than 86,000 storm related outages.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration����an above-average hurricane season, anticipating 13 to 19 named storms, six to ten hurricanes, and up to five major hurricanes reaching Category 3 strength or higher. This prediction underscores the importance of early preparation.

To enhance the resilience of our energy grid, Entergy Mississippi 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.

However, past drought conditions and evolving weather events continue to make dead trees outside of the right of way a threat to the electrical grid. Comparing the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of the last three years, outages caused by fallen trees are up by 80%. Of those outages, majority were caused by issues outside of Entergy Mississippi’s��tree-trimming process. Customers are encouraged to consider how different tree species may affect��power lines.

“Reliability is a critical component of our mission to serve customers during any weather event,” said Kamisha Quates, Entergy Mississippi vice president of reliability. “Our team works year-round to strengthen our grid and to respond quickly and safely when extreme weather occurs.”

Visit��www.entergy.com/reliability/��to learn more about our ongoing reliability efforts.

Stay Prepared

Entergy Mississippi 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 Quates. “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.”

Customers with����that require electricity are especially encouraged to have a plan for extended outages, including relocation or a back-up power source.

For safety guidance and resources, visit��.

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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi

Entergy Mississippi, LLC provides electricity to approximately 459,000 customers in 45 counties. Entergy Mississippi is a subsidiary of ���ϳԹ���. 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����and connect with��@EntergyMS��on social media.

During the exercise, a mock Category 4 storm made a simulated landfall near the Bolivar Peninsula located in Southeast Texas. Employees across our four-state service area tested and role-played how they would respond, including their restoration efforts, operations, logistics, communications and customer service responses.

Representatives from Tulane University’s Emergency and Security Studies program observed Entergy employees’ and shared insights on how the organization trains for its response efforts.

“Oftentimes in an exercise folks will rely heavily on assumptions about what support or capabilities they can expect. But real-world events are filled with challenges, obstacles, and unexpected factors that rise, which is why we were impressed to see Entergy’s approach to their tropical storm exercise,” said Dr. Rebecca Rouse, professor of practice and associate program director emergency and security studies at Tulane. “The various departments tested their plans for weakness versus rigging the scenario to ensure success. They started with vulnerabilities and lessons learned from the past and worked thoroughly through these. This kind of execution effectively reveals gaps in planning so the operators can avoid using precious resources to wrangle these later when the actual storms roll in- a great way to prepare for any emergency.”

The storm exercise gave employees a chance to sharpen their storm-response skills and prepare for this year’s hurricane season that����a total of 17 named storms, nine being hurricanes – four of which are predicted to be major hurricanes of Category 3 or higher. This forecast follows a stormy spring season that brought devastating tornadoes to communities we serve in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi.

“Hurricanes Beryl and Francine caused widespread damage to our Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas service areas. We must remain ready for a variety of threats, which is why are continuing to refine how we train and prepare for storm season.” said Dakin DuBroc, vice president, incident response. “Our team takes training seriously and I am proud of their commitment to being prepared for anything.”

Customers encouraged to prepare now

Entergy remains storm ready and we want you to be ready, too. Our����features checklists and other helpful information that can be used to create a pre-storm kit and prepare for hurricane season.

This first phase includes 63 critical infrastructure improvement projects that will be completed over the next two years, with no impact to customer bills. This $100 million investment is designed to safeguard homes, businesses and essential services from the effects of extreme weather events, helping to make our city safer, stronger and more resilient.

Initial work is underway in District E, where crews and contractors have begun installing stronger, storm-hardened poles designed to withstand winds of up to 140 miles per hour. These upgrades will significantly improve reliability for residents in this area and will help reduce the time it takes to restore service after a severe storm.

“The impact of stronger and more severe weather makes investing in resilience critical to the future of our city,” said Deanna Rodriguez, president and CEO of Entergy New Orleans. “This first phase of grid hardening investments will be made throughout the city creating an environment for businesses to invest, grow and thrive here.”

These grid upgrades will be happening across all districts, with crews working throughout the spring and summer to strengthen nearly 3,100 structures. We’ll be hosting community-focused events in each district to share information about the projects and connect with residents.

“These storm hardening projects are critical to create a stronger power grid in New Orleans. Since Hurricane Ida, I’ve been leading the Council’s legislative items for these projects and while this took much work and out of the box solutions, we were able to ensure the majority of the costs were kept off ratepayers’ bills,” said Council Vice President Helena Moreno. “I appreciate Entergy New Orleans CEO Deanna Rodriguez for working directly with me to ensure the Utility was meeting the Council and the community’s needs with these projects and look forward to this level of continued partnership for future projects to come.”

“This is a step in the right direction,” said City Councilmember Oliver Thomas. “And why is it especially important for the upgrades to be here first? We know the direction of a lot of our storms or weather events come from that direction.”

We are proud to work alongside the New Orleans City Council and community partners to implement this plan. Our Resilience strategy is more than a construction initiative. It’s a promise to our customers that we are proactively working to protect the communities we serve.

Together, we’re building a stronger New Orleans—resilient in the face of storms and built to thrive for generations to come.

Learn more about the����and����the map of resilience projects in your neighborhood.

Because our customers live in areas prone to some of the most severe weather in the country, we prepare for the worst of what Mother Nature might bring. Day after day and year after year, we stand storm ready. We have a proven plan of continuous preparation, planning and training. As severe weather threatens, we monitor, mobilize and act.

Last year’s storm seasons proved our resiliency and hardening investments are working, but summer can bring a variety of threats. Along with our annual preparations, Entergy is participating in recognizing Hurricane Preparedness Week and Wildfire Awareness Month.

Hurricane Preparedness Week
This year,��, sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, will be recognized May 4-10, and we are preparing for a potentially active hurricane season. This season,����there could be 17 named storms with 9 being hurricanes – four of which are predicted to be major hurricanes of Category 3 or higher. This forecast follows a stormy spring season that brought devastating tornadoes to communities we serve in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi.

Prepare now before the season begins. Take time to get your personal storm plans in place and make a kit with the basic supplies needed in an emergency.

Stay connected with us throughout a storm
Keeping our customers and employees informed before, during and after severe weather is important to us.����at����to ensure you receive important information. Here are some ways to stay up to date:

• : Sign up to stay informed about an outage.
• Entergy app: Download the free mobile app.
• View Outages map: Get details on power outages in your area.
• : Be prepared and stay safe – before, during and after the storm.
• Social media: Follow us for updates on major outage events.

Wildfire Awareness Month��
May is��, sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Administration. The month will highlight the importance of preparing for the increased risk of wildfires as hotter, drier summer weather approaches.

While drought conditions and wildfires have not been common in most areas across Entergy’s service territory, we have recently experienced several instances where high winds and the presence of dry fuels have increased our risk for wildfire. Entergy closely monitors 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 to prevent our work or equipment from sparking a fire.

Those proactive measures include:

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

Safety is one of our core values and we encourage you to make it your top priority. Learn how to make an emergency kit and get important severe weather safety tips on the��.

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:

• .
  • 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.