Tag Archive for: Coronavirus

Entergy Texas and Sam Houston State Partner to Provide Masks and Hand Sanitizer to Community
Once COVID-19 began sweeping the state, communities banded together in the fight against the global pandemic. From spreading neighborhood cheer for local health care workers to raising contributions for those in need, Texans are rising to meet the challenge in a show of compassion and community.

Entergy Louisiana Helping Keep Communities Healthy Through $50,000 Grant For Protective Equipment
Entergy Louisiana provided the Association of Community Partnerships a $50,000 grant to purchase personal protective equipment for agencies offering energy assistance to low-income families.

Save Energy, Don’t Scorch Your Wallet
How to keep your summer energy bills from soaring

City Council Cares Program Launches
Effective July 1st, Entergy New Orleans customers will have an additional resource to help with electric and gas bills with the launch of the new City Council Cares Program.

Crews Expect to Restore Power to Vast Majority of Storm-Affected Customers by Tonight
Crews expect to restore power by tonight to the vast majority of customers who can accept service after severe weather Thursday knocked out power to about 40,000 Louisiana customers. Some customers scattered across Greater Baton Rouge and Kentwood in Tangipahoa Parish may not be restored until early tomorrow.

Entergy Arkansas Donates $50K to Community Action Agencies for PPE, Contact Barriers
As part of its ongoing efforts to help customers with the greatest need, Entergy Arkansas announced Wednesday a $50,000 donation to the Arkansas Community Action Agencies Association, which manages the federally funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program from 14 locations across the state that covers 74 counties. n nThe dollars will be used to purchase personal protection equipment, plexiglass or other contact barriers, office equipment and other supplies that will expedite processing for customers, who are anticipated by Entergy Arkansas to qualify and participate at greater numbers due to the COVID-19 pandemic.n

A Storm Within a Storm: Entergy New Orleans Crews Show Resilience to Restore Power in a Pandemic
Preparing for a storm is a challenge that Entergy New Orleans lineworkers train for year-round, but it takes a little different effort and resilience to restore power during a dual event -- a storm and a pandemic.

Entergy Mississippi’s Excellerator Competitive Communities Program Needed Now More than Ever
In its fourth year, the program awarded $100K-plus to nine organizations serving 16 counties

Fighting for our Communities during COVID-19
There’s no question that we are living in uncertain times. While our state moves forward with a phased approach to reopening the economy, we are here to lend a helping hand to our customers as they work to get back on their feet.

Entergy Mississippi Completes Cristobal Restoration Efforts
Entergy Mississippi's dedicated crews have restored service to the 12,874 customers who lost power during Tropical Storm Cristobal. Customers who can accept electrical service safely have been restored. If you are still without power, check for damage to the electrical equipment attached to your home or business. If your electric meter or the wiring is damaged, contact an electrician to make repairs. If your electric equipment appears undamaged, call 1-800-9OUTAGE (1-800-968-8243).