Entergy Louisiana prepares for winter weather, disconnects suspended
Jan 18, 2025
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans are monitoring upcoming winter weather, including cold temperatures and possible precipitation, expected early next week. To ensure customer safety, Entergy said disconnects are suspended through Sunday, Jan. 26.
Customer tips from Entergy:
Prepare your home: Winterize it and create an emergency kit.
Stay informed: Update contact info and download the Entergy app.
Report outages: Use the app, myEntergy.com, or text OUT to 36778.
Entergy's Storm Center offers more safety tips on generators, gas, and extreme cold.
How Entergy is preparing:
Power Plants: Improved insulation and freezing prevention measures for equipment and pipes.
Transmission Lines: Inspections and vegetation trimming to reduce storm damage risks.
According to a news release, Entergy will use forecasts and models to plan restoration efforts and call in more workers if needed.
Entergy said it remains ready year-round with ongoing maintenance and vegetation management to minimize power disruptions. Customers are encouraged to prepare early and stay connected for updates.
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