News Release > Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans urges customers to prepare for active hurricane season

Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans urges customers to prepare for active hurricane season

06/02/2025

NEW ORLEANS – With the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season officially beginning on June 1, Entergy Louisiana and Entergy Orleans is encouraging customers to take proactive steps to prepare for severe weather.

Forecasters from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predict an above-average hurricane season, anticipating up to19 total named storms (winds of 39 mh or higher). Of those, 6-10 are forecast to become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 3-5 major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher). This prediction underscores the importance of early preparation. 

To enhance the resilience of our energy grid, Entergy continues to invest in infrastructure improvements, including upgrading existing systems, implementing vegetation management, and deploying smart grid technologies. These efforts aim to minimize storm-related outages and ensure reliable service.

“Resiliency is a critical component of our mission to serve customers reliably throughout any weather event,” said Shelton Hudson, vice president of reliability at Entergy Louisiana. “Our team works year-round to strengthen our grid and to respond quickly and safely when extreme weather occurs.”

Click here to learn more about our ongoing reliability efforts.

Stay Prepared

Entergy uses advanced modeling tools and historical data to project the potential impact of approaching storms. These insights help us deploy crews and resources strategically, so power restoration can begin as quickly as possible.

“We can’t control the weather, but we can control how well we prepare for it,” said Shelton Hudson. “We encourage every household to develop an emergency plan and assemble a storm kit that includes essentials like flashlights, water, non-perishable food, and first-aid supplies.”

For safety guidance and resources, visit the Entergy Storm Center.

Key preparation tips:

• Plan: Identify evacuation routes and establish a communication plan.
• Make a kit: Stock up on essential supplies, including batteries, medication, and pet items.
• Stay safe: Learn about generator safety and how to handle food and water during an outage.
• Know the signs: Understand symptoms of heat exhaustion and monitor weather updates closely.

 Stay Informed

Entergy provides multiple ways for customers to stay updated during hurricane season.

• Entergy App: Report outages and track restoration status.
• View Outage map: Monitor outages and restoration progress in real time.
• Social media: Follow us on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) for timely updates.
• Text alerts: Sign up by texting REG to 36778 for storm notifications.
• Storm Center: Access critical safety and restoration info.
• Operation: Storm Ready: Download in English, Spanish, or Vietnamese to help your household plan effectively.

Verify Your Contact Information

Ensure your contact details are up to date at myEntergy.com so you receive real-time updates during storms.

About Entergy Louisiana

Entergy Louisiana, LLC provides electric service to more than 1.1 million customers in 58 parishes and natural gas service to more than 94,000 customers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

About Entergy New Orleans

Entergy New Orleans, LLC is an electric and gas utility that serves Louisiana’s Orleans Parish. The company provides electricity to more than 209,000 customers and natural gas to more than 110,000 customers.

Both companies are subsidiaries of Entergy Corporation. Entergy produces, transmits and distributes electricity to power life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing for growth and improved reliability and resilience of our energy system while working to keep energy rates affordable for our customers. We’re also investing in cleaner energy generation like modern natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy. A nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship, we deliver more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to the communities we serve through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees.