Sept. 12 -- Hurricane Ike Update
 
At 4 p.m., Hurricane Ike had caused seven substations and three transmission lines to go out of 
service. 
Hurricane Ike is predicted to make landfall around Galveston in the early morning hours Saturday. 
The storm is expected to bring hurricane conditions to the Entergy Texas, Inc. territory. Entergy 
expects major damage to its facilities. 
Restoration following Hurricane Ike may be impacted by storm surge. The hurricane is currently 
predicted to create a storm surge as high as 20 feet in some areas of Southeast Texas. How 
quickly the surge waters recede will impact how quickly crews can go into areas to restore power.
Hurricane Ike is expected to affect the Entergy Arkansas, Inc., area with the potential wind gusts 
up to 65 mph and possible power outages. Restoration crews are in position and ready to 
restore power. And though back-to-back hurricanes have strained external resources, we will work 
to bring in additional support if necessary. If extra help is needed and unavailable, restoration 
times could be extended in Arkansas.