Restoration Progress

Damages caused by Gustav to Entergy’s system include:
240 transmission lines and 352 substations knocked out of service. In addition, damage to the Entergy transmission system at this time includes 154 structures damaged or destroyed requiring replacement and 131 damaged that may repairable.

Transmission System Information

Large amounts of customer load have been added in the Metropolitan New Orleans area, as transmission and generation constraints are largely eliminated. 

The transmission damage across the Entergy system at 11 a.m. includes:

State	Total Lines Affected by Gustav	Lines Restored	Lines Out
Louisiana	216	113	103
Arkansas	13	10	3
Mississippi	11	9	2
Total Lines	240	132	108
	Total Substations Affected by Gustav	Restored	Out
Louisiana	270	171	99
Arkansas	53	53	0
Mississippi	28	28	0
Total Substations	351	252	99

In addition, damage to the Entergy transmission system at this time includes 136 structures damaged or destroyed requiring replacement and 120 damaged that may repairable.

Generation

The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission completed inspections at Waterford 3 Nuclear Plant and found no issues that would prohibit startup. They will travel to River Bend Station this morning for startup inspections that they expect to complete today. This includes a full inspection of the siren systems and emergency planning facilities in the surrounding parishes.

Repairs of the extensive wind damage to River Bend's turbine building siding are being expedited through special arrangements with the manufacturer. Cleanup of the transformer yard is progressing well.

Bringing the plants online will be closely coordinated with utility company personnel to maintain the reliability of the power grid.

Despite significant outages in the Ozark region, Arkansas Nuclear One and Grand Gulf Nuclear Station continue to provide full power.