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Entergy Texas Hurricane Delta Storm Alert – 10/9/20 @ 9 a.m.
By: Texas Editorial Team

10/09/2020

Hurricane Delta

October 9, 2020                        Friday, 9:00 am Update

TEXAS

Entergy Texas is continuing to prepare for severe weather due to Hurricane Delta which may cause power outages throughout our service territory. Thunderstorms, heavy rains and high winds are expected to impact the service territory late Friday and throughout the day Saturday. We have secured additional resources and continue to bring in additional crews.

Hurricane Delta is moving north and northeast through the Gulf of Mexico at 12 mph with sustained winds of 110 mph and is currently 150 miles south of Cameron, Louisiana. Hurricane Delta is expected to weaken today as it approaches the Louisianan coast. This system has the potential impact on Entergy Texas service territory for severe storms, tropical storm winds of 30-40 mph and gusts up to 55 mph, expected coastal flooding of 1-3 feet above ground and projected rainfall of 3-6 inches. Recent projections indicate landfall will occur between Lake Charles and Lafayette, Louisiana.

Check back for additional updates as the event progresses.

Customer Safety Tips

As with any weather event, please be mindful of the following safety tips:

  • Live wires can be deadly. Please stay away from downed power lines. Call 1-800-9OUTAGE or 1-800-968 8243 to report downed or dangling power lines, poles or other damaged equipment.
  • Do not trim trees or remove debris on or near downed power lines. Only Entergy crews or their contractors should remove trees or limbs touching power lines.
  • Keep away from the immediate areas where crews are working. There is always the danger of moving equipment and the possibility of construction materials, limbs or overhead wires falling in the area.
  • If you plan on using a generator for temporary power, you must disconnect from the utility electric system prior to connecting to your home main electric panel. Employing a licensed electrician is recommended.
  • Do not run a generator in a confined space without adequate ventilation.
  • Check on seniors, who can be particularly susceptible to extreme temperatures. 
  • Try to stay off the roads in affected areas. Increased traffic in inclement weather can lead to more accidents, including more injuries and fatalities. Accidents can also damage electrical poles and other equipment which may create outages.

Customer Information

Entergy wants to keep you informed. Here is the best way to get information about outages in addition to the View Outage application:

  • Download our app for your smartphone at entergy.com/app or visit entergystormcenter.com to stay informed on our restoration progress. Android users who have difficulty accessing the app on their smartphones can get information from the mobile version of our site at entergy.com.
  • 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.
  • Follow us on Twitter.com/EntergyTX or Facebook.com/EntergyTX.
  • Follow updates in your local news media, like radio, television and newspapers.

For additional preparation tips and updates, visit www.entergy.com/stormcenter . 

Tags
Texas  Storm Center  Hurricane Delta 
Texas Editorial Team
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