Entergy Mississippi is committing $25,000 to provide critical relief to families and individuals affected by the recent winter storm that caused hazardous conditions and widespread power outages across the state.

The donation, funded by Entergy shareholders, will go to the American Red Cross, which has quickly mobilized to address the immediate needs of residents impacted by the ice storm. The donation enables the American Red Cross to help residents in need. Some of the organization’s response efforts include opening warming shelters, where they are also serving meals and providing cots, blankets, and comfort kits, providing more than 1,000 additional meals, and distributing relief supplies, such as water, tarps, clean‑up kits, and recovery tools.

“Safety is a core value at Entergy and always comes first – that extends to our customers,” said Haley Fisackerly, president and CEO, Entergy Mississippi. “We are working diligently to finish restoring power to our customers after the storm, while also caring for their health and wellbeing in the meantime.”

Each year, Entergy’s disaster relief grant enables relief organizations such as the American Red Cross, to respond immediately when disaster strikes in Entergy’s service territory, ensuring families affected receive the assistance they require.

In the wake of the storms, more than 2,800 company employees, contractors and mutual aid workers from more than 20 states and Canada, including lineworkers, tree trimmers and support personnel are engaged in getting power restored to Entergy Mississippi customers who experienced outages in the storm.

Entergy Mississippi customers seeking assistance or updates on restoration efforts, visit the Entergy Storm Center.