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Ready for anything: Entergy Mississippi prepares for storms year-round

02/12/2025

Utility observes Severe Weather Preparedness Week, Feb. 9-15

JACKSON, Miss.– No matter the season, severe weather has the potential to leave widespread damage and cause power outages. It’s why Entergy Mississippi is observing Severe Weather Preparedness Week (Feb. 9-15) and encouraging customers to do the same by making a plan.

Having a plan for your family in case of an emergency outage continues to be important, as storms have proven to cause a threat to our power grid. This winter, deadly tornadoes and thunderstorms damaged more than 200 distribution poles and two transmission towers in our service area. Crews also faced more than 49 miles of downed wire – many of which were caused by drought-impacted trees. And this spring, we’re prepared for more dangerous weather.

Our storm readiness includes monitoring weather, mobilizing crews and acting as safely and quickly as possible. We’re asking customers to join us by:

• Making a plan.
  • Sit down with your family and share all emergency contact information, so everyone knows how and who to alert.
  • Designate one or more out-of-town contacts.
  • Be aware of the emergency plans at work, and if applicable, your children’s school or elderly family members’ residences if they do not live with you.
  • If your household depends on life-support or other medical equipment, discuss with your physician, including alternate living arrangements, should unplanned, extended outages occur.
• Keeping a kit nearby.
  • Experts agree it’s a good idea to have items such as non-perishable food, plenty of water, flashlights, a first aid kit with extra batteries and a portable phone charger on hand and easy to access in case of storms.
  • Remember to check the expiration dates on your supplies often and replace the expired items.
• Keeping up with weather updates.
  • Install a smart phone app that will alert you when severe weather is in the area or sign up for emergency alerts on your smartphone.
  • A weather radio with a loud alarm can also help wake you when severe weather threatens overnight.

After impact

Knowing how to communicate with Entergy Mississippi after a storm hits is also important. There are several ways to report outages and downed power lines:

• Download our free app for your smartphone at com/app.
• Sign up for text alerts by texting REG to 36778 and have your account number and ZIP code handy. The registration pattern is as follows including spaces: REG (account number) (ZIP code). Once registered, text OUT to 36778 to report an outage. You can also report an outage online as a guest.
• Visit the Entergy Storm Center website and our View Outages
• Call us at 800-9OUTAGE (800-968-8243).

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.