Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans are preparing for severe weather that could reach their service territory within the next 24 hours, the companies said in a wdsu weather update. The utilities said crews are ready to respond quickly and safely once conditions allow if the storm affects their areas.
Entergy Louisiana Service Area
Entergy Louisiana provides electric service to more than 1.1 million customers in 58 parishes. Entergy New Orleans serves Orleans Parish and provides electricity to more than 209,000 customers, giving the storm watch immediate weight for households and businesses across southeast Louisiana.
The companies said they are closely monitoring a tropical system in the Gulf. They urged customers to get personal storm plans in place and to make a kit with basic emergency supplies, including any medical needs that require electricity.
Storm Center Tools
Entergy directed customers to its Storm Center website for emergency kits, severe weather safety tips and preparation guidance for medical needs. After any impacts, customers can check Entergy’s View Outage map for the latest restoration progress.
The current statement focuses on preparation rather than reported outages or damage. For customers who rely on powered medical equipment, the practical step is to build the supply kit now and review the company’s storm resources before conditions worsen.
Entergy Corporation Response
Both utilities are subsidiaries of Entergy Corporation, which says it powers life for 3 million customers through operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Entergy is headquartered in New Orleans and has approximately 12,000 employees.
That scale explains why the companies are asking customers to prepare before the weather arrives, not after service is interrupted. For households in the Louisiana service territory, the immediate move is to secure supplies, set a storm plan and use the outage map if conditions change.
