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Harvey Hits Texas Hard

Tropical Storm Harvey began affecting Southeast Texas Friday night and continues causing new power outages for Entergy Texas customers. Harvey is expected to move farther inland near Galveston on Wednesday, August 30th as a 50 mph tropical storm.  Additional outages are expected as the storm moves through. 

Harvey’s Rainfall Flooding Parts of Entergy Texas Area

Rising waters and a deluge of rainfall from what is now Tropical Storm Harvey continues to hammer areas of the Entergy Texas territory.

Entergy Donations Aimed at Flood Recovery in the Baton Rouge Area

In continuing its efforts to help Baton Rouge customers and community partners recover from last year’s devastating floods, Entergy has awarded grants totaling $225,000 to two nonprofits.

Entergy Donates $300,000 to BRAF Flood Relief Fund

Entergy Corporation has contributed $300,000 to the Baton Rouge Area Foundation’s Louisiana Flood Relief Fund, which will be granted by the Foundation to local nonprofits that are responding to the biggest rainstorm in modern Louisiana history.

Entergy Restores Power to Majority of Customers After Historic Flooding

Power has been restored to all of the customers who can safely receive it. Some houses are still underwater in the St. Amant, Sorrento and False River areas, and it may take some time to re-energize an estimated 2,000 customers whose flood damage was so severe they cannot yet be re-connected. Entergy will continue working with these customers on an individual basis until their power can be restored.

Process for Restoring Natural Gas to Flood Victims

Entergy gas distribution personnel have completed assessing the flooded areas in East Baton Rouge parish. Approximately 22,000 Entergy gas meters were submerged by floodwater. However, floodwaters did not infiltrate the Entergy gas system and gas customer outages were minimal.

Employees Help Wherever Needed As Flooding Continues in Louisiana

Stories are surfacing all over flooded parts of Louisiana about the many ways Entergy employees are helping people in need. "These stories speak volumes about the character of our employees," said Dennis Dawsey, vice president of customer service for Entergy Louisiana. "We're hearing about so many selfless acts of giving back to the community." 

As an Entergy customer, what happens if floodwaters affected your electrical system?

 See also: Guidelines for Restoring Power at Flooded Homes…

Entergy Response to Louisiana Flooding

As floodwaters covered parts of southern Louisiana, more than 32,000 Entergy Louisiana LLC customers lost power Tuesday. Now technicians are inspecting both gas and electric meters while linemen repair damaged distribution equipment. For updates, go to entergystormcenter.com.

August 2016 Louisiana Flood Restoration Photos

Entergy is working with local officials to safely restore power as the flood waters recede. Click here for a photo gallery.
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