Entergy Texas Preparing for Tropical Storm Nicholas

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- Entergy Texas, Inc. is monitoring and planning for any potential impacts from Tropical Storm Nicholas, which is expected to make landfall along the Texas coast on Tuesday.

Forecasters expect Nicholas will bring heavy rains, high winds, high tides and flooding to portions of southeast Texas by midweek. Entergy Texas crews and contractors are on alert and will be ready to safely restore power as safely and quickly as possible if needed.

Customers should closely watch the weather and prepare for any potential impacts from the storm. For preparation and safety tips, customers can visit the Entergy Storm Center at entergystormcenter.com.

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:


• Download the Entergy App at entergyapp.com. Customers can use the app to report outages or check on the status of power at their home or business.


• Entergy’s View Outages website includes maps that show where outages are located and gives information about restoration progress.


• Register for outage text alerts through myEntergy. Customers should update their notification preferences to participate in text alerts. Customers also can sign up for text messages about storm and restoration efforts by texting REG to 36778.

• The Entergy Storm Center website has storm safety, preparation and restoration information that is updated throughout the day.


• Operation: Storm Ready Guide is a free downloadable guide that helps customers plan and prepare for weather emergencies.

Social media plays an important role in keeping customers informed. Follow Entergy Texas on Twitter at @EntergyTX and Facebook at facebook.com/EntergyTX.