Entergy Miss. completes power restoration following deadly storms

JACKSON, Miss. – Entergy Mississippi has successfully completed restoring power to all customers whose homes and businesses could safely receive power following this weekend’s deadly storms. 

More than 45,000 Entergy customers were left without power after the severe weather event Saturday night, and as of Thursday morning all have been restored.  

In total, the storm damaged 13 transmission lines, two transmission towers, eight insulator assemblies, 209 distribution poles, 58 distribution transformers, and brought down more than 49 miles of wire. 

If your power is not restored, please check for damage to the electrical equipment attached to your home or business. If your electrical equipment sustained damage, these items must be repaired by a qualified electrician before Entergy can restore. Permits may be required. Learn more about the electrical equipment that serves your home at www.entergynewsroom.com/storm-center/weatherhead/.

If your power is out and your electric equipment appears undamaged, call Entergy Miss. at 1-800-9OUTAGE, 1-800-968-8243.