Katrina 20th Anniversary

This year marked the 20th anniversary of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Katrina, one of the worst, deadliest and most costly natural disasters to ever hit Entergy’s service area, slammed into the Gulf Coast on Aug. 29, 2005. These storms left 1.9 million of our 2.7 million customers without power, with Katrina affecting 37,000 square miles, roughly one-third of Entergy’s service area. For the last 20 years following hurricanes Katrina and Rita, we’ve powered a more resilient future and remain steadfast in our commitment to our customers. We’re stronger today because of where we’ve been. And we’ll continue to invest in our shared communities, our people and our grid — so that the beloved places we call home are stronger than ever before.

Videos from this campaign

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"Light After the Storm: 20 Years Strong"
Light after the storm - 20 years strong
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Content from this campaign

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Powering Life: Recovery to Renewal
When the floodwaters from Hurricane Katrina began to recede, neighborhoods were left with more questions than answers. Families wondered how they would rebuild, schools needed resources and small businesses faced uncertain futures.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Entergy Commemorates the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina Through Community Partnership and Service
On Aug. 29, 2025, New Orleans and the surrounding region marked the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a storm that left much of the city of New Orleans underwater, displaced thousands of residents, and caused widespread destruction.

Events, Media & Communications

Resilience and Renewal: 20 Years of Progress Since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
Like many of you, I have strong emotions about the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and its impact on the city we call home — New Orleans. I remain in awe of nature’s raw power on that fateful day and deeply sad about the tragedy brought by the storm to so many.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Light After the Storm: 20 Years Strong Episode 3
Heading into the 2005 hurricane season, Entergy employees gathered to participate in the annual systemwide storm exercise. The fictional scenario that year involved two back-to-back hurricanes striking our service area.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Light After the Storm: 20 Years Strong Episode 2
Katrina prompted an immediate need in our community and Entergy moved with strong intent to help restore something powerful – hope to many who had just lost everything.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Light After the Storm: 20 Years Strong
This year marks the 20th anniversary of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Katrina, one of the worst, deadliest and most costly natural disasters to ever hit our service area, slammed into the Gulf Coast on Aug. 29, 2005.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Entergy Commemorates Hurricane Katrina With Community Action and Environmental Impact
In recognition of the 20th anniversary of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Entergy brought together nearly 40 employee volunteers and community partners to enhance resilience and strengthen environmental sustainability.
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