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Entergy Mississippi urges customers to prepare for active hurricane season

05/29/2025

Season begins after crews restore more than 86,000 weather-related outages

JACKSON, Miss. –With the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season officially beginning on June 1, Entergy Mississippi is encouraging customers to take proactive steps to prepare for more severe weather and potential power outages. The season follows a stormy two weeks in the company’s service area, where consecutive weather events caused repeated outages. Beginning Sunday, May 19 through Wednesday, May 28, crews restored power to more than 86,000 storm related outages.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts an above-average hurricane season, anticipating 13 to 19 named storms, six to ten hurricanes, and up to five major hurricanes reaching Category 3 strength or higher. This prediction underscores the importance of early preparation. 

To enhance the resilience of our energy grid, Entergy Mississippi 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.

However, past drought conditions and evolving weather events continue to make dead trees outside of the right of way a threat to the electrical grid. Comparing the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of the last three years, outages caused by fallen trees are up by 80%. Of those outages, majority were caused by issues outside of Entergy Mississippi’s tree-trimming process. Customers are encouraged to consider how different tree species may affect power lines. 

“Reliability is a critical component of our mission to serve customers during any weather event,” said Kamisha Quates, Entergy Mississippi vice president of reliability. “Our team works year-round to strengthen our grid and to respond quickly and safely when extreme weather occurs.”

Visit www.entergy.com/reliability/ to learn more about our ongoing reliability efforts.

Stay Prepared

Entergy Mississippi 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 Quates. “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.”

Customers with medical needs that require electricity are especially encouraged to have a plan for extended outages, including relocation or a back-up power source.

For safety guidance and resources, visit www.entergynewsroom.com/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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi

Entergy Mississippi, LLC provides electricity to approximately 459,000 customers in 45 counties. Entergy Mississippi is a subsidiary 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. Learn more at entergymississippi.com and connect with @EntergyMS on social media.