01/19/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/19/2022 08:53
News Center > Entergy New Orleans Prepared for Winter Weather
01/19/2022
After last year's record-breaking winter, Entergy New Orleans remains focused on preparing for what Mother Nature may bring when the weather turns colder. And, while weather can be unpredictable, the company remains storm ready no matter the season.
In 2021, February's historic cold and ice brought with it some of the coldest temperatures to the region in more than 30 years. In some instances, the record low temperatures exceeded lows dating back to 1903.
Following the freeze, the company conducted a significant review of its preparedness and protections against extreme conditions, developed a comprehensive plan to better protect our infrastructure from cold and made substantial progress in our work on improving those protections. The company also worked to develop power plant-specific and business unit procedures to implement the latest North American Electric Reliability Corporation winter readiness standard that will be used starting this winter season.
To prepare for winter weather, Entergy employees are:
Storm Ready, Year-round
Entergy New Orleans monitors severe weather threats 24/7, 365 days a year. When severe weather occurs, we use forecasts and computer models based on experience with previous storms to predict an estimated number and duration of outages that could possibly occur. Entergy continuously plans and improves the process of assessing damage, positioning personnel in the right place with the required materials to restore power as safely and quickly as possible.
Customers Should Prepare Now
While extremely cold temperatures are rare in the Orleans metro area, it's still important to be prepared for freezing weather. Have a kit of basic emergency supplies and a family emergency plan ready as the winter season begins.
During severe winter weather, power lines may be downed from falling branches or other hazards. There is no way to know if the line is energized or not. Stay away from downed or low-hanging wires and call 1-800-Entergy to report them.
Staying informed before, during and after severe weather strikes is just as important as making personal storm plans. Here's how you can stay up to date on our preparations and restoration efforts:
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