Over 100,000 Entergy customers in southeast Louisiana experienced a significant power outage on Sunday afternoon. The outage began around 4:30 p.m. and primarily affected the East Bank of New Orleans and parts of Jefferson Parish.
- Over 100,000 customers lost power Sunday.
- 75,365 customers affected as of late Sunday.
- Major outages in Orleans and Jefferson Parishes.
- Entergy cites load-shedding order from MISO.
- Restoration time currently unclear.
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As of late Sunday, approximately 75,365 customers remained without power. Orleans Parish reported the highest number of outages, with 52,266 customers affected. Jefferson Parish followed closely with 36,201 outages, while St. Bernard and Plaquemines Parishes reported 6,011 and 6,534 outages, respectively. The situation raises concerns about the reliability of the power grid, especially during peak demand periods.
This outage prompts an important question: How can communities better prepare for such widespread disruptions? Entergy attributed the outage to a load-shedding order from the regional power grid operator, MISO. While crews are working to restore service, the estimated time for recovery remains uncertain. Key points include:
- Over 100,000 customers affected across multiple parishes.
- Outages concentrated in Orleans and Jefferson Parishes.
- Controlled power cuts initiated by MISO.
As communities grapple with these challenges, it’s crucial to stay informed and prepared for potential future outages. Residents are encouraged to follow updates from Entergy and local News sources.
