{"id":279354,"date":"2026-05-05T06:48:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T06:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/279354\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T06:48:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T06:48:10","slug":"entergy-texas-conducts-full-scale-storm-drill-ahead-of-2026-hurricane-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/279354\/","title":{"rendered":"Entergy Texas conducts full-scale storm drill ahead of 2026 hurricane season"},"content":{"rendered":"

Calling the Gulf Coast home means being ready for severe weather every day of the year. During\u00a0Hurricane Preparedness Week,<\/a>\u00a0observed\u00a0May 3-9, Entergy Texas is reinforcing its commitment to year-round storm readiness and encouraging customers to take steps to protect themselves, their\u00a0families\u00a0and\u00a0their\u00a0homes ahead of hurricane season.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Entergy Texas recently conducted its annual storm drill, a hands-on exercise that tests the company\u2019s storm response planning, communication channels, logistics and collaboration with community leaders under realistic conditions. Although the drill lasts only one day, the work behind it reflects ongoing preparation. Teams train, coordinate and invest in system resilience year-round to ensure quick and safe restoration whenever storms move through Southeast Texas. \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cOur\u00a0customers and\u00a0communities count on us to be ready\u00a0long before a storm ever forms,\u201d said Frank Shannon, vice president of reliability for Entergy Texas. \u201cThis annual drill allows us to pressure\u2011test our\u00a0decision-making, strengthen coordination with our community partners, and make sure we are prepared to\u00a0restore service as efficiently and safely as possible.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

More than 60 Entergy employees participated in the exercise, representing operations, customer service, logistics, communications and additional storm support roles. Local and state emergency management agencies, government officials and industry partners also joined the training to reflect the broad coordination required during real severe weather events.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cStorm response is an all\u2011hands\u2011on\u2011deck effort,\u201d said Stuart Barrett, vice president of customer service. \u201cTraining alongside first responders and public officials helps us stay aligned on communication and customer support well before hurricane season begins.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Pictured: Entergy\u2019s\u00a0Mobile\u00a0Command\u00a0Center\u00a0<\/p>\n

The drill included\u00a0simulated\u00a0storm scenarios, including a mock staging site\u00a0hosted\u00a0by Bolton Holdings. Entergy\u2019s\u00a0Mobile\u00a0Command\u00a0Center \u2014 equipped with satellite communications,\u00a0workstations\u00a0and high\u2011speed internet to coordinate real\u2011time restoration planning \u2014 was also\u00a0utilized\u00a0during the training.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

As part of its readiness strategy, Entergy Texas is also focused on strengthening the Southeast Texas power grid and keeping energy costs affordable. Grid investments before storms keep customer costs as low as possible while improving reliability. We\u2019re\u00a0preparing for storms by building a stronger, more resilient grid, so customers experience fewer outages, faster\u00a0restoration\u00a0and lower storm related costs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Entergy recently received its 51st\u00a0Emergency Response Award from Edison Electric Institute for performance\u00a0during severe weather, reflecting decades of industry leadership and\u00a0expertise\u00a0in restoration. The honor reflects the company\u2019s ongoing commitment to reliability and community partnership.\u00a0<\/p>\n

All of\u00a0these efforts, from year-round planning to full-scale drills, support Entergy Texas customers by improving communication during storms, strengthening the grid, and helping ensure communities can recover as quickly as possible when severe weather strikes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

To learn more about\u00a0hurricane preparedness and\u00a0storm safety resources, visit\u00a0Entergy\u2019s Storm Center<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

About Entergy Texas\u202f\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
Entergy Texas provides electricity to approximately 538,000 customers in 27 counties. Entergy Texas is a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation. Entergy produces,\u00a0transmits\u00a0and distributes electricity to power life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana,\u00a0Mississippi\u00a0and Texas. Its customers are connected to the Midcontinent Independent System Operator Inc. power grid, which is a regional transmission organization responsible for administering the transmission systems of member utilities in 15 states stretching across the central region of the United States and Manitoba, Canada.\u00a0We\u2019re\u00a0investing\u00a0for\u00a0growth and improved reliability and resilience of our energy system while working to keep energy rates affordable for our customers.\u00a0We\u2019re\u00a0also investing in cleaner energy generation like modern natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy. A nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship, Entergy delivers more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to the communities we serve through philanthropy,\u00a0volunteerism\u00a0and advocacy. Entergy is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at\u00a0entergytexas.com<\/a>\u00a0and connect with\u00a0@EntergyTX<\/a>\u00a0on social media.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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