THE WOODLANDS, Texas – Entergy Texas is prepared and ready to respond to potential impacts from the developing tropical system as it moves through the Gulf toward the Texas coast. Current forecasts indicate the system could bring heavy rainfall and periods of gusty winds to parts of Southeast Texas, with the greatest impacts currently expected along the coast and across the eastern portion of our service territory.
Entergy Texas remains storm ready 365 days a year through continuous planning, training and improvement. In advance of the expected weather, the company has assessed the electrical system and positioned personnel and equipment to support a safe and efficient response:
- Activated our emergency operations center and have crews rotating shifts for 24-hour response coverage.
- Deployed more than 60 vegetation crews to targeted locations across the service area to address vegetation that could impact our electrical equipment.
- Positioned two helicopters and our drone fleet to support aerial damage assessments following the storm, if needed.
“Our teams are ready to respond if this system impacts our customers,” said Frank Shannon, vice president of reliability for Entergy Texas. “We’re positioning people and resources in areas where they can respond quickly and safely, and we encourage our customers to use this time to review their emergency plans and prepare their homes and families.”
Entergy Texas encourages customers to stay weather aware and prepare now by having an emergency kit with basic supplies, including any medical needs that require electricity. Customers should continue monitoring forecasts and follow guidance from local emergency management officials as conditions develop.
Stay informed
Entergy Texas encourages customers to stay connected and informed with these resources:
- Use the
- Register for text alerts at entergytext.com or text “REG” to 36778.
- Visit Entergy’s online Storm Center for storm updates and safety information.
- Report emergencies, like downed lines, by calling 1‑800‑9OUTAGE (1-800-968-8243).
- Connect with Entergy Texas on Facebook and X.
Following any impacts, check Entergy’s View Outage map for the latest information about restoration progress.
About Entergy Texas
Entergy Texas provides electricity to approximately 538,000 customers in 27 counties. Entergy generates, transmits and distributes electricity to power life for more than 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Its customers are connected to the Midcontinent Independent System Operator Inc. power grid, which is a regional transmission organization responsible for administering the transmission systems of member utilities in 15 states stretching across the central region of the United States and Manitoba, Canada. We’re focused on keeping costs for our customers as low as possible while providing reliable energy that our communities count on. We’re also investing in growth for the future with a more resilient, cleaner energy system that includes modern natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy generation. As a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship, we deliver more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to the communities we serve through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at EntergyTexas.com and connect with @EntergyTX on social media.
