Entergy Louisiana has restored power to more than 75% of customers in North Louisiana that were affected by this morning's storms and can safely accept service. The company anticipates being able to provide estimated times of restoration to those who remain without power by 8 p.m.
Entergy Louisiana crews are assessing damages and restoring power where it is safe to do so after a destructive line of storms swept across North Louisiana Friday morning.
Severe weather, including thunderstorms and a tornado, pelted Entergy Mississippi’s service area Friday night, causing power outages for 15,398 customers at peak. As of 8 p.m., power has been restored to about 9,322 customers.
Approximately 94% of customers are restored following severe thunderstorms.
Crews have restored power to approximately 82% of customers as of Monday morning.
Crews have restored power to approximately 71% of customers within 24 hours of the storm’s initial impact.
Crews are continuing damage assessments and restoration efforts following strong storms with 70 mph winds, heavy rain.
Storm response is a meticulously orchestrated production that Entergy trains and drills for year-round. Well before a storm strikes, employees transition to storm roles and prepare to support service restoration.
Crews recently gathered in Jefferson Parish to undergo training and test the installation of concrete and composite utility poles. These materials are alternatives to wood poles that are in high demand across the country as utility companies ramp up grid hardening efforts.
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