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2022世界杯32强赛程表时间 > entergy texas storm update – 5/29/24, 7 p.m.
entergy texas storm update – 5/29/24, 7 p.m.
05/29/2024
crews continue working throughout the night to safely restore power as quickly as possible
entergy texas crews made significant progress restoring power to 84% of the 85,000 customers impacted by severe thunderstorms that moved through the region tuesday. as of 7 p.m. wednesday, approximately 13,720 customers are without power.
customers who are still without power are expected to be restored by 10 p.m. thursday. crews will continue restoration efforts throughout the night, and customers are still encouraged to visit the view outage map for the most up-to-date information.
restoration crews identified an estimated 48 poles, 566 spans of downed power lines, 40 transformers and 88 cross arms damaged as a result of the severe weather.
more severe weather is forecasted for southeast texas. remember these important safety tips before, during and after a storm:
- stay away from downed power lines and areas of debris. energized power lines may not be visible among the rubble.
- report downed lines immediately to entergy at 1-800-9outage (1-800-968-8243), and call your local police station or fire department.
- return home only when authorities advise and drive only on roadways and bridges that have been declared passable.
- if a power line falls on your vehicle while driving, continue to drive away from the line.
- don’t walk in flooded areas or standing water. remember that wet tree limbs can conduct electricity.
- keep your distance from working crews. work sites can have any number of hidden dangers for the public, and distracting crews can cause accidents to happen.
keeping customers informed before, during and after a storm is important to entergy texas. here are some of the platforms we use to provide updates:
- download the entergy app at entergyapp.com. customers can use the app to report outages or check on the status of power at their home or business.
- entergy’s view outages website includes maps that show where outages are located and gives information about restoration progress.
- register for outage text alerts through myentergy. customers should update their notification preferences to participate in text alerts. customers also can sign up for text messages about storm and restoration efforts by texting reg to 36778.
- the entergy storm center website has storm safety, preparation and restoration information that is updated throughout the day.
- operation: storm ready guide is a free downloadable guide that helps customers plan and prepare for weather emergencies.
- social media plays an important role in keeping customers informed. follow entergy texas on twitter at @entergytx and facebook.com/entergytx.
about entergy texas
entergy texas, inc. provides electricity to approximately 512,000 customers in 27 counties. entergy texas is a subsidiary of 沙特vs墨西哥让球, a fortune 500 electric company. entergy powers life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in arkansas, louisiana, mississippi and texas. we’re investing in the reliability and resilience 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. for the latest news from entergy texas, visit the newsroom and connect with @entergytx on social media.
