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Entergy Louisiana has taken Specific Steps to Prepare for this Storm
By: Louisiana Editorial Team

09/04/2018

Entergy Louisiana is completing preparations for the potential impact from Tropical Storm Gordon, which is expected to make landfall Tuesday night along the Mississippi coast.

Preparation for potential severe weather is vital for us and you. We have already taken specific steps to prepare for this storm:

  • The company is moving both company and resident contractor resources to support areas that may see damage due to Tropical Storm Gordon. 
  • Contract restoration companies have workers on standby ready to respond when needed.
  • We are completing the movement of our equipment from low-lying areas of our territory to protect it from potential flooding.
  • We remain in contact with public officials to ensure our response plans support their needs.
  • At our power plants in the areas predicted to be affected by the storm, we are completing our preparations, including surveying and securing items that could become wind-borne hazards.
  • We have placed temporary dam material into position at our plants and substations to prepare for flooding.
  • For our gas customers in Louisiana, we have secured gas work locations in the areas potentially affected by the storm. If you plan to evacuate in advance of this storm, you may leave your gas service turned on. Only turn off your gas service if you feel comfortable doing so and can do it safely.
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Louisiana Editorial Team
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