Tag Archive for: Hurricane Laura

COVID-19 response accelerates relief for customers and communities

Months before COVID-19 reached the U.S., Entergy began taking steps to protect and prepare its workforce by activating the company’s pandemic response plan. By the time shutdowns began in March 2020, Entergy’s proactive approach kept employees and facilities safe while the company continued to serve customers. 

Lake Charles dedicates downtown statue to linemen who restored post-hurricane power

Local philanthropists Oliver G. “Rick” and Donna Richard have dedicated a downtown statue saluting the linemen and linewomen who came from all over the United States to restore electrical power after Hurricane Laura.

Entergy Puts Practice Into Play During Hurricane Season (T&D World Magazine)

The utility recalls the historically destructive 2020 hurricane season while forecasters predict volatile storms ahead for U.S. coastlinesnThe COVID-19 pandemic, an economic shutdown and political turmoil: Could things have been much worse in late summer 2020? Yes, it turns out they could be and were, especially for electric utilities with operations across the U.S. Gulf Coast and their customers. A series of destructive storms hit the coastline.

Entergy Awards Nearly $19M in Charitable Contributions to Help Communities Thrive in 2020

Entergy Corporation and the Entergy Charitable Foundation awarded $4 million in contributions to nonprofit organizations during the fourth quarter of 2020, bringing total shareholder-funded contributions for the year to $18.9 million.

Edison Electric Institute Awards Entergy for 2020 Emergency Response

The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) recently awarded Entergy Corporation five Emergency Response Awards, including recovery awards for Hurricane Laura and severe thunderstorms last April, and assistance awards for hurricanes Sally, Isaias and Hanna.

Waterford 3 Team Member Helps with Hurricane Laura Restoration

Brendan Pitre, Entergy Nuclear fleet senior coordinator of security compliance, assigned to Waterford 3 Steam Electric Station, volunteered to help in the massive Hurricane Laura restoration effort. For this, he was recognized by Entergy Nuclear for exhibiting a safe work environment and a passion for teamwork and received one of Entergy Nuclear’s Employee Spotlight recognitions.

Entergy Responds to an Unprecedented Storm Season (EEI Electric Perspectives)

Entergy and our customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas are no strangers to severe weather. We thought we had faced it all—from ice storms and tornadoes to unnamed tropical disturbances and 2005’s mighty Hurricane Katrina. Then came the historic 2020 Atlantic hurricane season and Hurricane Laura, the strongest storm to hit Louisiana since 1856.

Entergy Texas Announces 11 Agencies Receiving Funds to Help Hurricane Victims

Part of the company’s $360,000 commitment to the hurricane relief effort.

Arkansas Crew Steps Up Three Times After Hurricanes Lash Louisiana

Mutual assistance allows for extra help in disasters 

Entergy Shareholders Award $11.3M in Charitable Contributions Year-to-Date to Help (Cont.)

Third quarter grants included $2.7 million to fund disaster relief efforts, educational programs and economic development.
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