entergy expects to restore power to 95% of all customers in louisiana who lost electric service following hurricane francine and can safely receive it by this evening.
entergy crews, contractors and mutual-aid workers are using every available tool to make repairs in and around marshes, rivers and other hard-to-reach locations.
entergy anticipates that 95% of all customers in louisiana will be restored by this evening.
significant strides continue to be made as entergy’s storm team safely restores power after hurricane francine.
while the challenges of severe weather continue to pose a significant threat to the gulf coast region and our electrical system, modern solutions – including the use of innovative technology – are enabling our crews to better prepare for storms and improve restoration practices.
entergy louisiana’s storm team has made significant progress in safely restoring power after hurricane francine. in less than 48 hours, electric service has been restored to around 65% of the 300,000 customers who lost power and can safely receive it.
michelle bourg, vice president of customer service for entergy louisiana, and deanna rodriguez, entergy new orleans president and ceo, detailed power restoration progress in this recorded news conference.
just 36 hours after hurricane francine’s landfall, entergy’s workforce has returned electrical power to 65% of impacted customers in louisiana, new orleans and mississippi. crews are restoring power as safely and quickly as possible; however, assessment continues in some areas.
the effects of hurricane francine continue to disrupt customers’ lives primarily in louisiana and new orleans. damage assessment continues for our customers who lost power due to hurricane francine.
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