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Entergy Arkansas remains prepared for upcoming winter precipitation

02/17/2025

Crews are ready to safely restore power to customers as quickly as possible

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Entergy Arkansas continues to actively monitor the winter weather expected to move through the state this week bringing snow, sleet and freezing rain. While forecasts are continually changing and the exact impact to the Arkansas service area is hard to predict, crews are prepared to adapt to whatever the environment brings.

Entergy has taken a series of proactive pre-winter actions to prepare to serve our customers during extreme temperatures, including:

• Undertaking normal storm preparation activities, including crews walking the lines for critical asset inspections and patrols in advance of cold weather.
• Control centers monitoring load balancing and will adjust settings to avoid cold weather outages.
• Additional “ground to sky” vegetation trimming across the state and specifically in the southwest region, which removes tree limbs that would normally have been above the power line.
• Insulating critical power plant equipment using improved methods and materials that allow them to withstand lower temperatures.
• Insulating or draining piping within power generation facilities with potential for standing water during normal operation, to prevent freezing and breaks.
• Inspecting and maintaining substations and transmission lines that are critical to Bulk Electric System reliability.
• Inspecting and testing equipment that can be impacted by extreme cold, such as gas-filled circuit breakers.

As our teams prepare, we encourage our customers to prepare as well. Entergy’s Storm Center provides a list of safety tips, bill management assistance and energy efficiency resources to keep families safe and warm throughout the winter season. 

Save money on energy costs 

Winter temperatures and home heating inefficiencies can lead to higher-than-expected energy bills. Did you know air leaks and inefficient HVAC systems can lead to an additional $400 in home energy costs each year? 

Entergy Arkansas wants to help customers keep their energy costs under control and on budget with its online Bill Toolkit. This one-stop shop offers resources to help customers manage energy usage and save money through energy efficiency and bill assistance programs including: 

• Energy efficiency programs and rebates
• Bill management tools and payment options
• Financial assistance offerings like The Power to Care and Single Stop, a tool that makes it easy for customers to quickly and confidentially check eligibility for federal, state and local benefits. 

Stay informed
Knowing what’s happening around you will help you make more informed storm-related decisions. Verify or update your contact information now at myEntergy.com to receive the most up-to-date information during weather events.

Get current news and updates on Entergy Arkansas’ restoration efforts by:

• Downloading the Entergy App. Customers can use the app to report outages or check on the status of power at their home or business.
• Checking our View Outage website. Maps show where outages are located and give information about restoration progress.
• Following us on Facebook and X. Social media plays an important role in keeping you informed.
• Signing up for notifications about storm and restoration efforts by texting REG to 36778.
• Visiting the Entergy Storm Center website. The site has storm safety, preparation and restoration information that is updated throughout the day.
• Downloading the Operation: Storm Ready Guide. This guide will help you plan and prepare for weather emergencies.

About Entergy Arkansas

Entergy Arkansas, LLC provides electricity to approximately 730,000 customers in 63 counties. Entergy Arkansas is a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation, a Fortune 500 electric company. Entergy powers life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing in the reliability and resilience of the energy system while helping our region transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With roots in our communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship. Since 2018, we have delivered more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. For the latest news from Entergy Arkansas, visit the Newsroom and connect with @EntergyArk on social media.