Hurricane season is officially here, which means it\u2019s time for Southeast Texas families to make sure they are ready for whatever the weather may bring over the next several months. Every storm is different, but preparation is the one thing we can control, and it makes a big difference.<\/p>\n
Entergy Texas prepares year\u2011round<\/a> to strengthen the grid and support customers and communities during severe weather, and it is just as important for our customers to take steps now to prepare their homes and families. Below is a simple, customer\u2011friendly checklist to help keep you and your loved ones safe and informed long before the next storm starts brewing.<\/p>\n 1. Start with a personal emergency plan 2. Build a reliable emergency kit 3. Stay connected with Entergy Texas information channels You can also:<\/p>\n Use the Entergy app for outage maps and weather radar. 4. Know how to stay safe after a storm passes 5. Understand your electrical equipment responsibilities 6. What to expect when power restoration begins Using this checklist is a simple way for your family to stay one step ahead during storm season, because the preparation you do now can make all the difference when severe weather approaches. By preparing alongside us, you help ensure that we can all weather the season with greater confidence and peace of mind.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Hurricane season is officially here, which means it\u2019s time for Southeast Texas families to make sure they are…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":330824,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[27,29,28],"class_list":["post-330823","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-texas","tag-texas","tag-texas-headlines","tag-texas-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/330823","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=330823"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/330823\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/330824"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=330823"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=330823"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=330823"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Before the season ramps up, take a few minutes to outline your family\u2019s storm plan. Know where you\u2019ll go if authorities issue an evacuation order and map out the safest route in advance. Evacuation guidance should always come from local officials. Be ready to follow it quickly and calmly. For help creating your own emergency plan, visit Entergy\u2019s step\u2011by\u2011step guide here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
A well-stocked emergency kit can make severe weather less stressful. Include essentials that will help your household stay comfortable and safe if power is interrupted. Not sure what to include? Entergy\u2019s Storm Ready checklist<\/a> is a great resource.<\/p>\n
Timely information matters, especially when the weather turns. Update your contact details at myEntergy.com<\/a> so you don\u2019t miss important alerts.<\/p>\n
\nRegister for text alerts at entergytext.com or text \u201cREG\u201d to 36778.
\nVisit Entergy\u2019s online Storm Center<\/a> for storm updates and safety information.
\nReport emergencies, like downed lines, by calling 1\u2011800\u20119OUTAGE.
\nConnect with Entergy Texas on Facebook<\/a> and X<\/a>.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s easy to think the danger is over once the skies clear, but the aftermath is often the most hazardous. Downed power lines can be hidden in debris or water and may still be energized. Avoid standing water, keep clear of damaged equipment, and report hazards immediately. If you plan to use a generator, follow safety guidelines closely to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, and review Entergy\u2019s generator safety tips<\/a> for more detailed guidance.<\/p>\n
Some of the electrical equipment attached to your home belongs to you, and some belongs to Entergy Texas. If customer\u2011owned equipment\u2014like the meter base, riser conduit or weatherhead\u2014is damaged during a storm, it must be repaired by a qualified electrician before power can be restored. For help identifying which equipment is yours and which is ours, visit Entergy\u2019s weatherhead information<\/a> page.<\/p>\n
After a severe weather passes through our region, Entergy Texas crews begin restoring power as soon as conditions are safe. Restoration is executed through an orderly and deliberate process to address the most critical areas first. Damage severity, storm size and track all affect restoration times\u2014and while most customers are restored quickly, the hardest-hit areas may take longer. To learn more about how the restoration process works, explore Entergy\u2019s restoration overview<\/a>.<\/p>\n