NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The first phase of Entergy New Orleans' "Accelerated Resilience Plan" was approved by New Orleans City Council on Thursday, Oct. 24. According to Entergy, the plan is meant to strengthen the electrical grid across the city by keeping power on for longer during storms, and restoring power faster if it's disrupted. St. James Parish disaster recovery center closing on Thursday Following Hurricane Ida, a 10-year and $1 billion resilience plan was submitted. This first phase of the plan will cost around $100 million and be completed in 2025 or 2026. It is planned to include 65 individual projects, strengthening 3,096 structures and upgrading 63 electric line miles. Entergy officials say that Thursday's ruling will not result in bill impacts for their customers. More information is available on Entergy's Resilience webpage. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts News with a Twist: The Big Tour Above normal temperatures, low rain chances to continue through the end of October Early voting numbers higher than in 2020 election CDC updates COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for older adults Los Angeles DA recommends resentencing Menendez brothers