THE WOODLANDS, Texas – Entergy Texas is urging customers to finalize their storm preparations as Tropical Storm Edouard approaches the Southeast Texas coast.

The current National Hurricane Center forecast calls for 3 to 6 inches of rainfall across portions of our service territory, with up to 9 inches possible. Heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding, and tropical-storm-force winds are possible along coastal areas.

Entergy Texas is prepared to respond to any impacts from Tropical Storm Edouard. The company activated its emergency operations center and strategically positioned crews and equipment across Southeast Texas ahead of the storm.

Customers should put safety first and continue monitoring the latest forecasts and guidance from local emergency management officials.

“Customers should be finalizing their storm plans,” said Stuart Barrett, vice president of customer service for Entergy Texas. “We encourage customers to stay in touch with us throughout the storm for the latest information on outages and restoration efforts.”

Stay safe during and after the storm

Entergy Texas encourages customers to take the following steps to stay safe:

• Stay away from downed power lines: Always assume a downed line is energized and dangerous. Call 1-800-9OUTAGE (1-800-968-8243) to report downed or damaged power lines.
• Avoid flooded areas: Never walk or drive through floodwaters. Flooding can hide electrical hazards, downed power lines and other dangers.
• Use generators safely: Never operate a generator indoors or in an enclosed space and follow manufacturer instructions.
• Stay indoors during severe weather: Avoid unnecessary travel as heavy rainfall and flooding could make roads dangerous or impassable.
• Keep your distance from working crews: Work sites can have any number of hidden dangers for the public, and distracting crews can cause accidents to happen.

After a storm has passed, follow these safety tips.

Stay informed

Entergy Texas encourages customers to stay connected and informed with these resources:

• Use the Entergy app for outage maps and weather radar.
• 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.