Tag Archive for: Safety

Entergy announces $5B in customer savings delivered by data center agreements; issues “Fair Share Plus” pledge
Approximately $5 billion in total savings for 2.3 million Entergy customers because of data center customer agreements in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi.

Entergy Texas recognizes Utility Scam Awareness Day, offers tips to stop scams
Entergy Texas is proud to join Utilities United Against Scams to recognize the eighth annual Utility Scam Awareness Day on Wednesday, November 15, during International Fraud Awareness Week. Utility Scam Awareness Day is an advocacy campaign focused on exposing scams targeting utility customers. This year’s theme is “Screen the Search” to reflect the pervasiveness of search engine scams.

Home electrical fires: 8 safety tips
When used properly, your home's electrical system is safe and reliable. With care and maintenance, you can keep it that way. Here are some tips to help protect your home and family from an electrical fire.

Trees and power lines don’t always mix
Trees add beauty to any landscape, but they have some impressive practical benefits as well. They clean the air, reduce carbon dioxide and (when positioned correctly) provide protection from wind and sun, reducing heating and cooling costs. If a tree grows too close to a power line, however, it can cause power outages and become a life-threatening danger.

Beware of solar scammers
Some companies falsely claim affiliations with EntergynIf you’re interested in solar panels, be careful when evaluating installation offers. Scammers use misleading sales tactics to trick homeowners out of money and personal information.

Meet the pros: Waterford 3’s Kyle Rome
Meet Kyle Rome, an electrical and instrumentation and controls system engineer who has worked at Waterford 3 Steam Electric Station in Killona, La. for more than two years.

Entergy Arkansas storm update – 5/28/24, 8 p.m.
Just over 1,100 customers remain without power tonight after Entergy Arkansas crews restored power to thousands over the last several days. More than 46,000 customer interruptions have been restored since Friday evening.

Entergy prepares for the 2024 hurricane season with storm drill
As part of extensive year-round focus on incident preparation, Entergy employees recently participated in a week-long exercise to prepare for when customers need them the most.

Entergy Arkansas storm update – 5/26/24, noon
Severe weather with reports of multiple tornadoes in Northwest Arkansas early this morning has caused damage and additional outages throughout the state. Currently there are approximately 22,000 customer outages. The Flippin service territory appears to have the hardest impact and has extensive damage to the transmission system. Estimated restoration times listed below may be extended as damage assessments are completed along complex terrain or if there are any additional weather impacts.

Lineworkers showcase their skills at the 2024 rodeo
Being a lineman is not easy. It’s not a job for the faint of heart. It requires both physical and mental dexterity and stamina. It’s hard work, especially during restoration efforts following a major storm, so being prepared and properly trained is essential. In addition to the rigorous training completed prior to being hired, linemen first serve as an apprentice.

Entergy Arkansas storm update – 5/9/24, 6 p.m.
Since the night of May 8, through the evening of May 9, Entergy Arkansas has restored approximately 43,000 customer outages resulting from multiple storm fronts that moved through the state. Currently there are approximately 1,430 remaining customer outages.
