Entergy Mississippi prepares for Tropical Storm Francine

09/09/2024

Source: National Hurricane Center

JACKSON, Miss. – The National Hurricane Center is forecasting Tropical Storm Francine will potentially intensify to a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico, make landfall in Louisiana, and bring storm activity to Southwest Mississippi this week. Entergy Mississippi is encouraging customers to get storm ready, as the peak of hurricane season is expected to bring wind, flooding rain, and tornado threats into part of our service area Wednesday evening into Thursday.

Entergy Mississippi crews and contractors are ready to respond safely and swiftly, working long hours if necessary to restore power after the storm. While crews conduct year-round reliability work to maintain and improve the electric system—including trimming trees and limbs away from power lines and other critical equipment—the company is monitoring ongoing concern about the impact of last year’s drought and other environmental factors on vegetation outside of the right-of-way.

With a couple of days remaining before the storm makes landfall, customers should buckle down on safety preparations to minimize storm impacts as well. Review storm plans and gather essential supplies such as flashlights, a first-aid kit, important documents and medications, non-perishable food items and enough water for several days.

For households that depend on life-support or other medical equipment, it’s especially important to be prepared for unplanned, extended outages. While crews are dedicated to restoring power, we advise customers to have a backup system and plan in place for relocating or providing a backup power source should power outages or other emergencies occur.

Learn how to make an emergency kit and get important safety tips at the Entergy Storm Center.

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Get current news and updates on Entergy Mississippi’s 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 Twitter. 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. Versions are available in Spanish and Vietnamese.

About Entergy Mississippi

Entergy Mississippi, LLC provides electricity to approximately 459,000 customers in 45 counties. Entergy Mississippi 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 Mississippi, visit the Newsroom and connect with @EntergyMS on social media.