Entergy Schedules Power Outage for Central Port Allen Streets

200 customers on Avenue A, B, and C to lose power Tuesday for reliability improvements

PORT ALLEN – Entergy Louisiana will cut power to approximately 200 customers Tuesday, August 12th, from 8 AM to 3 PM to perform scheduled reliability work in central Port Allen.

The planned outage affects customers on Avenue A, Avenue B, and Avenue C. No schools will be impacted by the work.

Weather Contingency

If bad weather is forecast, Entergy will postpone and reschedule the outage. The utility emphasized the work is designed to improve long-term reliability in the affected area.

Customer Notification

Entergy is contacting affected customers directly with courtesy calls about the planned service interruption. The utility apologized for any inconvenience and thanked customers for their understanding.

Preparation Tips

Residents in the affected area should:

• Charge electronic devices before 8 AM Tuesday
• Plan alternative arrangements if working from home
• Consider food storage needs for refrigerated items
• Check that backup power sources are functional if needed

The seven-hour window allows Entergy crews sufficient time to complete reliability improvements safely while minimizing extended service disruptions.

For updates on the scheduled outage or to report unrelated power issues, customers can contact Entergy’s customer service line or check the company’s outage map online.

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