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Update - Entergy Louisiana Restoration Efforts for June 24 Storm
06/25/2019
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A line of severe thunderstorms packing strong winds, heavy rains and lightning struck Louisiana Monday, causing more than 37,500 customer outages at its peak. The storms hit North Louisiana the hardest. As of 8 a.m. today, approximately 3,660 North Louisiana customers remain without power. There is the potential for more outages as forecasts indicate possibly more severe weather throughout the remainder of the week.
Damage assessments are approximately 100% complete. Entergy Louisiana personnel continue to work as safely and quickly as possible with an additional 32 crews brought in to assist with restoration. The majority of customers who can accept power should be restored by 10 p.m. today. Customers in the hardest hit areas will be restored by 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 26.
The safety of both the public and our workers is our top priority, followed by a speedy restoration. The greatest danger during and after a storm is from downed power lines. If you see a downed power line, KEEP YOUR DISTANCE, and do not attempt to move the power line. Report downed power lines and outages by calling 1-800-ENTERGY (1-800-368-3749) or 1-800-9OUTAGE (1-800-968-8243).
North Louisiana Region
Entergy Louisiana crews are working safely to restore power as quickly as possible. Outages are widespread across North Louisiana with some of the most severe damage located in Ouachita, Bienville, Bossier, Red River, Union, Webster, Jackson, Winn, Claiborne, Caldwell, Grant, LaSalle, East Carroll, Madison, Franklin, Catahoula, Concordia, Richland, and Tensas parishes.
Ouachita Parish
As of 8 a.m. today, 137 customers remain without power across Ouachita Parish with over 18 broken poles, 20 crossarms, 54 spans of wire down and four transformers damaged during the severe weather. Crews continue to make significant progress with restoration efforts and expect to have all customers restored today.
Madison and East Carroll Parishes
As of 8 a.m. today, approximately 495 customers remain without power across Madison and East Carroll parishes. The most severe damage occurred in and around Epps and Tallulah with over 15 broken poles, 11 crossarms, 35 spans of wire down, and six damaged transformers. Restoration crews continue to make significant progress and expect to have all customers restored today.
Bienville, Bossier, Jackson, Lincoln, Red River, Union, Webster and Winn Parishes
Approximately 1,225 customers remain without power across Bienville, Bossier, Jackson, Lincoln, Red River, Union, Webster and Winn parishes. Strong winds caused significant damage to Entergy’s equipment including over 120 spans of wire down and 15 broken poles. Haynesville, Ringgold, Jonesboro and Winnfield were some of the areas hit hardest by the storms. Crews continue to restore power in a safe manner and expect to have the majority of customers restored today. The remaining customers in the most isolated areas are expected to be restored by Wednesday, June 26.
Caldwell, Grant and LaSalle Parishes
Over 1,183 customers remain without power across Caldwell, Grant and LaSalle parishes, with the most severe damage in Columbia, Jena, Midway and Olla. The damage included more than 70 spans of wire down, 25 broken poles, and 15 broken crossarms. Crews continue to restore power in a safe manner, and expect to have the majority of customers restored today. The remaining customers in the most isolated areas are expected to be restored by Wednesday, June 26.
Catahoula, Concordia, Franklin, Richland and Tensas Parishes
Approximately 620 customers remain without power across Catahoula, Concordia, Franklin, Richland and Tensas parishes. Communities around Tallulah, Ferriday, Waterproof, and Saint Joseph sustained some of the most severe damage with over 12 broken poles, 10 crossarms, five transformers and 36 spans of wire down. Crews continue to restore power in a safe manner, and expect to have the majority of customers restored today. The remaining customers in the most isolated areas are expected to be restored by Wednesday, June 26.
