In honor of Jan. 21 being Squirrel Appreciation Day, we recognize squirrels as the furry, cute denizens of our backyards, public parks and woodland habitats. But these small, mischievous creatures wreak havoc on utility infrastructure across the nation. You don’t have to look far to find real-world examples of these usual suspects causing power outages.

“Next Generation Arkansas” is a customer-focused, employee-led initiative to provide power that does even more for Arkansas today and tomorrow

Entergy New Orleans is committed to strengthening the city we call home. We are making strategic investments to replace and restore critical transmission lines across the city. These improvements are particularly significant as we enter the peak of hurricane season, when the strength and reliability of the electrical system are essential.