Crews restore power to airport after tree falls on circuit
JACKSON, Mississippi – Entergy Mississippi crews, contractors, tree trimmers and scouts are working diligently to restore power to more than 25,000 customers after Sunday night’s severe weather system brought extreme lighting and winds, some over 70 mph. This latest storm comes just days after crews completed restoration for more than 240,000 customers after a series of storms wreaked havoc on the power grid for more than a week. A large portion of our service territory, including the Delta and central Mississippi, has again sustained significant damage from last night’s weather.
Entergy Mississippi restored power to the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport Monday morning after a tall tree fell from outside the right of way onto a main circuit serving the airport.
As of 11:30 a.m., Entergy Mississippi has already restored power to more than 10,000 customers. Most of the impacted customers impacted are in the Jackson, Rankin, Clinton, Madison and Vicksburg areas. Customers should be aware that severe weather continues to ripple through the region and may cause additional outages.
Entergy Mississippi’s crews, along with additional contract crews, are engaged in assessing and restoring power as quickly and safely as possible. Right after the storm passes, and when it’s safe to do so, crews assess damage to electric equipment and facilities to determine what corrective actions and repairs are needed. And so we can deploy the right personnel with the right material to make repairs. As damage assessments are completed, we will be able to establish estimated restoration times for customers.
Given the extreme temperatures across the region, Entergy Mississippi encourages customers to keep the following tips in mind:
Drink fluids, even if you don't feel thirsty.
Wear loose, lightweight clothing and a hat.
Wear sunscreen: sunburn affects the body's ability to cool itself.
Replace salt lost from sweating by drinking fruit juice or sports drinks.
Air conditioning is the best way to cool off; if you are using a generator, do so safely.
Avoid spending time outdoors during the hottest part of the day, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Be sure to stay informed throughout the restoration process using the following resources:
Download our free Entergy app.
Sign up for text alerts by texting REG to 36778.
Visit the Entergy Storm Center website and our View Outage page.
Follow us on Twitter or Facebook.
Call us at 1-800-9OUTAGE (800-968-8243).
Follow your local news media for updates.
About Entergy Mississippi
Entergy Mississippi, LLC provides electricity to approximately 461,000 customers in 45 counties. Entergy Mississippi is a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation, a Fortune 500 electric company. Entergy powers life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing in the reliability and resilience of the energy system while helping our region transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With roots in our communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship. Since 2018, we have delivered more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. For the latest news from Entergy, visit the Newsroom.
