09/10/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/10/2024 09:06
News Release > Entergy Texas continues preparations for Tropical Storm Francine
09/10/2024
THE WOODLANDS - Entergy Texas continues to closely monitor the progress of Tropical Storm Francine in the Gulf of Mexico and make the necessary preparations ahead of the storm's landfall. The current National Hurricane Center forecastcalls for a Category 1 hurricane landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday evening. While the path and intensity of Tropical Storm Francine could change, potential impacts for Southeast Texas include strong winds and rain. Staying storm-ready is a full-time commitment, and Entergy Texas crews are prepared to safely turn the lights back on as quickly as possible if needed.
"Our top priority remains the safety of our customers, employees and the communities we serve," said Eliecer Viamontes, president and CEO for Entergy Texas. "We've requested additional resources to help ensure we can respond quickly and efficiently to any potential impacts within our service area. As Tropical Storm Francine moves closer to the Gulf Coast, we encourage all of our customers to finalize their emergency plans and stay informed through various Entergy channels."
Entergy Texas has approximately 1,200 storm workers ready to respond, including line workers, vegetation crews, damage assessors and additional field management teams. The company also requested nearly 800 additional workers from throughout the region to assist with restoration. Special equipment such as a marsh digger, high-water vehicles, airboats, and helicopters have also been requested to help safely expedite the restoration process.
As the storm moves closer to the Gulf Coast, Entergy Texas encourages customers to have a family storm plan and review safety tips on the Entergy Storm Center.
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: