29 Aug
2021
29 Aug
'21
11:41 p.m.
Statement from Entergy (regional electric power company): As a result of Hurricane Ida’s catastrophic intensity, all eight transmission lines that deliver power into the New Orleans area are currently out of service. When this occurred, it caused a load imbalance in the area and resulted in generation in the area coming offline. We are currently working to assess damage and identify a path forward to restore power, to those who can take it, in the area. We have provided back-up generation to the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board. Power will not be restored this evening, but we will continue work to remedy. https://www.entergynewsroom.com/storm-center/article/ida-knocks-out-transmis...