Insights > Crews Narrow Focus on Areas Hit Hardest by Storm System

Crews Narrow Focus on Areas Hit Hardest by Storm System
By: Louisiana Editorial Team

01/12/2020

Crews expect to restore power by tonight to the majority of customers still without electricity in areas struck hardest by the violent storm system that swept across Louisiana Saturday. Restoration work will continue into Monday for some north Louisiana customers in heavily damaged areas.

The storm system, which spawned tornadoes, strong winds and lightning, knocked out power to approximately 34,000 customers across Louisiana. The system caused significant damage to Entergy’s infrastructure, particularly in some parts of north Louisiana. As of 2:30 p.m., approximately 2,600 customers remained without power.

A storm team is continuing to clear downed trees, limbs and other debris and repair damage and restore power as quickly and safely as possible. As crews complete work, they are converging on other locations to help accelerate restoration efforts in the hardest-hit areas.

Tags
Storm Center  Louisiana  New Orleans 
Louisiana Editorial Team
Related articles
Entergy New Orleans powers sustainability
Entergy New Orleans is committed to providing our customers with reliable, safe, and consistent service, even during challenging times. With the recent approval of our Accelerated Resilience Plan, we are taking a big step towards hardening the electric grid and upgrading the city’s infrastructure to ensure lights stay on longer and power can be restored faster.
Read more
Energy Smart helps businesses cut costs and save energy
Energy Smart, Entergy New Orleans’ energy efficiency program, is helping businesses save money while meeting energy efficiency goals. The Energy Smart Fund has $4 million remaining in 2024 for businesses in Orleans Parish.
Read more
Sterlington Station: A ‘mighty power giant’ that grew Louisiana 100 years ago
Entergy’s founder, Harvey Couch, sought to power assets in three states during the 1920s, including North Louisiana. He created two companies, one of which constructed Sterlington Station, a power plant that met the growing demand for electricity and supported economic growth.
Read more