News Release > Entergy Texas hosts full-scale storm drill ahead of 2025 hurricane season

Entergy Texas hosts full-scale storm drill ahead of 2025 hurricane season

05/29/2025

THE WOODLANDS, Texas – Entergy Texas recently conducted its annual emergency storm drill to test storm response strategies, communication protocols and logistical coordination ahead of the 2025 hurricane season. The drill took on added significance as severe weather moved through the region the same day – impacting some customers and providing a real-time opportunity to apply and evaluate storm response practices.

The full-day drill involved employees from multiple departments and included simulated obstacles to test the teams’ ability to adapt to the dynamic nature of storm restoration. Entergy Texas also invited local and regional storm response partners for a behind-the-scenes look at how the company plans, coordinates and responds to major weather events.

“As we were running our simulated Category 5 hurricane drill, many of our dedicated teams were actively responding to storm-related outages in our service area,” said Frank Shannon, vice president of reliability for Entergy Texas. “This simultaneous response put our planning into practice, and it reinforced the importance of proper preparation, coordination and adaptability when severe weather strikes.”

In addition to testing logistics and communications, the storm exercise also included a mock staging site – temporary base camps used during real storm events to house and support crews traveling in from across the country to assist in restoration efforts. During the exercise, Entergy Texas partnered with lodging solutions vendor Bolton Holdings to set up the mock site, showcasing the equipment used to provide temporary lodging, planning and catering services.

The company’s restoration team also trained in Entergy’s mobile command center – a unit equipped with high-speed internet access, computer workstations and satellite communications systems. This unit serves internal and external support teams to quickly assess and begin restoration planning, providing a safe and efficient space to work and support customers from the field.

“While our core commitment is to provide reliable, resilient power, our region of the country often experiences severe weather events,” said Stuart Barrett, vice president of customer service. “The annual storm drill and this week’s storm gave us an opportunity to test our systems, evaluate our procedures and make improvements to help ensure that we’re ready to serve our communities no matter what Mother Nature brings.”

With the start of hurricane season around the corner, Entergy Texas encourages customers to stay prepared and stay informed. Find storm safety tips and helpful resources to prepare for hurricane season on Entergy’s Storm Center. 

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