By: Adrienne Bourgeois • Senior Communications Specialist, Utility Communications

Because our customers live in areas prone to some of the most severe weather in the country, we prepare for the worst of what Mother Nature might bring. Day after day and year after year, we stand storm ready. We have a proven plan of continuous preparation, planning and training. As severe weather threatens, we monitor, mobilize and act.  

Last year's storm seasons proved our resiliency and hardening investments are working, but summer can bring a variety of threats. Along with our annual preparations, Entergy is participating in recognizing Hurricane Preparedness Week and Wildfire Awareness Month. 

Hurricane Preparedness Week 
This year, Hurricane Preparedness Week, sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, will be recognized May 1-7, and we are preparing for a potentially active hurricane season. This season, scientists predict there could be 17 named storms with 9 being hurricanes – four of which are predicted to be major hurricanes of Category 3 or higher. This forecast follows a stormy spring season that brought devastating tornadoes to communities we serve in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. 

Prepare now before the season begins. Take time to get your personal storm plans in place and make a kit with the basic supplies needed in an emergency.  

Stay connected with us throughout a storm  
Keeping our customers and employees informed before, during and after severe weather is important to us. Update your contact information at myEntergy.com to ensure you receive important information. Here are some ways to stay up to date: 

• Notifications: Sign up to stay informed about an outage.
• Entergy app: Download the free mobile app.
• View Outages map: Get details on power outages in your area.
• Storm Center: Be prepared and stay safe – before, during and after the storm.
• Social media: Follow us for updates on major outage events. 

Wildfire Awareness Month  
May is Wildfire Awareness Month, sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Administration. The month will highlight the importance of preparing for the increased risk of wildfires as hotter, drier summer weather approaches.  

While drought conditions and wildfires have not been common in most areas across Entergy’s service territory, we have recently experienced several instances where high winds and the presence of dry fuels have increased our risk for wildfire. Entergy closely monitors many factors that could pose a risk for wildfires – drought conditions, red flag warnings, elevation, humidity, winds, rainfall levels and weather forecasts – so that we can take proactive measures to prevent our work or equipment from sparking a fire. 

Those proactive measures include: 

• Monitoring weather conditions, such as red flag warnings issued by the National Weather Service, and active wildfire threats across our service area.
• Coordinating with local officials and emergency response agencies.
• Monitoring our grid for wildfire risk and implementing appropriate safety measures. 

Safety is one of our core values and we encourage you to make it your top priority. Learn how to make an emergency kit and get important severe weather safety tips on the Entergy Storm Center. 

Entergy Corporation

Entergy Corporation

Entergy is a Fortune 500 company that powers life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing in the reliability, resilience and growth of the energy system while helping our region transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With roots in our communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship. Since 2018, we have delivered more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at entergy.com and follow @Entergy on social media. #WePowerLife

Corporate Social Responsibility at Entergy

For more than 100 years, Entergy has powered life in our communities through strategic philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy’s corporate social responsibility initiatives help create and sustain thriving communities, position the company for sustainable growth and are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Our top CSR priorities are education/workforce development, poverty solutions/social services and environmental programs. Entergy annually contributes $16-$18 million in shareholder-funded grants to approximately 2,000 nonprofit organizations in the communities where we operate. In addition, our employees volunteer more than 100,000 hours in those communities' values at more than $3 million.

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