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Any Entergy workers on the board?
Posted on 8/31/20 at 9:26 pm
Posted on 8/31/20 at 9:26 pm
Wondering how things are going from the ground.
In Westlake on guillory the place looks brand new already electrically. Perhaps it's because of the police and fire department there along with running straight into p66.
It's like over night driving around there new poles are in place and restrung. I'm pretty shocked how fast they are moving there.
In Westlake on guillory the place looks brand new already electrically. Perhaps it's because of the police and fire department there along with running straight into p66.
It's like over night driving around there new poles are in place and restrung. I'm pretty shocked how fast they are moving there.
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Posted on 8/31/20 at 9:31 pm to thejudge
Having watched Entergy and their competition in Washington parish respond to disasters over the years, there’s really no comparison to how Entergy does business. You can look at their equipment and tell that Entergy’s people are set up for success. They know what they’re doing and they’ve got the stuff to do it with.
Posted on 8/31/20 at 9:34 pm to thejudge
While I’m not on the transmission side, we are getting daily email updates with details of the work being done. It’s pretty fascinating.
Posted on 8/31/20 at 9:43 pm to thejudge
Please hold for the next available representative
Posted on 8/31/20 at 9:52 pm to thejudge
Distribution only experience. It goes much faster when rebuilding completely. The smaller taps on side streets take a bit more time.
Lots of TLine structures damaged down there and that takes a lot longer to get/set. Not my area so I can't comment much.
Supply chain becomes a challenge after a few days and all the other warehouses will be shipping what we have down there. You start having to fight for conductor and splices to finish your job.
Lots of TLine structures damaged down there and that takes a lot longer to get/set. Not my area so I can't comment much.
Supply chain becomes a challenge after a few days and all the other warehouses will be shipping what we have down there. You start having to fight for conductor and splices to finish your job.
Posted on 8/31/20 at 10:04 pm to MSUmtowndawg
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Supply chain becomes a challenge after a few days and all the other warehouses will be shipping what we have down there. You start having to fight for conductor and splices to finish your job.
It's insane what's been done. My neighbor said it took to weeks for Rita what they've done in two days. I'm about four poles away from one area they fixed and it looks like you close a few fuses and I have power.
I'm just impressed with the logistics of moving this many pieces so far. Definitely glad to not be on BESI or CLECOs grid from what I hear about then horror wise. Maybe that's just because people only tend to share bad experiences.
We went into Westlake the day after to stay but the chlorine could chased us back out.
Coming back just to days later it looked a million times better.
GJ Entergy if they area reading this. The guys from Pike we spoke to were so nice. I wish I had power too cool for em all and feed em.
Posted on 8/31/20 at 10:22 pm to thejudge
quote:Curious, were they local or out of state? My son is down there from AL, he is with Pike.
The guys from Pike we spoke to were so nice.
Posted on 8/31/20 at 10:29 pm to Vlad
I saw a bunch of Pike trucks from North Carolina
Posted on 8/31/20 at 10:36 pm to thejudge
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It's insane what's been done. My neighbor said it took to weeks for Rita what they've done in two days.
He does realize Lake Charles was competing with NOLA and Biloxi for assets at that time correct?
Posted on 8/31/20 at 10:54 pm to Capt ST
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He does realize Lake Charles was competing with NOLA and Biloxi for assets at that time correct?
This is a great point about Rita. Also, I’d imagine that even after they got all of the trucks/crews in place, material lead times were probably an issue.
To the OP’s point, though - as much as it seems like people love to give Entergy shite sometimes, I feel like they do a pretty damned good job of responding to outages/disasters for the most part. That’s been my impression for at least the past 10 years or so.
Posted on 9/1/20 at 2:27 am to Capt ST
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He does realize Lake Charles was competing with NOLA and Biloxi for assets at that time correct?
We discussed that as well.
Posted on 9/1/20 at 2:29 am to Vlad
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Curious, were they local or out of state? My son is down there from AL, he is with Pike.
Alabama. Young man. Slim. He was so hot it there we talked about it. He said he thought Alabama was hot. He said it doesn't have anything on Louisiana.
We my wife and I were on a red four wheeler at the time.
Posted on 9/1/20 at 5:38 am to lostinbr
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To the OP’s point, though - as much as it seems like people love to give Entergy shite sometimes, I feel like they do a pretty damned good job of responding to outages/disasters for the most part. That’s been my impression for at least the past 10 years or so.
It’s really line crews in general more than just Entergy, any natural disaster gets crews from the much greater area and those guys don’t frick around. They know their job well and organize effectively to work in any service area necessary.
This post was edited on 9/1/20 at 5:39 am
Posted on 9/1/20 at 5:55 am to MSUmtowndawg
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Distribution only experience. It goes much faster when rebuilding completely. The smaller taps on side streets take a bit more time.
Former Entergy/GSU transmission employee. You nailed it from this statement to supply chain, to where do you house and feed all these workers during the work?
Worked an ice storm in the Mississippi delta years ago (Greenville etc) and the closest we could get accommodations was Memphis. Had to bus back to Greenville each morning, work 16 hour days and then bus back. Only difference was working in the co,d is much better than post hurricane.
On the transmission side, you definitely want to pick up main circuits where you get the most bang for the buck (re: large areas of customers). However, you can’t just close the breaker and attempt to re-energize. Each circuit has to be patrolled for damage first and either repair or cut in the clear. As was said, you can work the smaller laterals at a later date.
Generators - prior to any work being performed, there is usually a complete unit, on foot, going house to house listening for generators. If there is one running, the method of connection must be investigated and documented. If the customer doesn’t have it isolated from the system, the meter must be pulled. A transformer can step up voltage from a portable generator, just as it steps voltage down from the system.
All said, it is very gratifying work. Much thanks, help, food and drink from the locals. They are usually just happy to see any progress being made. Utility companies and contractors are a great bunch. Kudos and stay safe!
Posted on 9/1/20 at 6:57 am to thejudge
Logistics and communications are a lot better today vs 15 years ago with Rita. With that being said, it is craze how many lines and poles are on the ground
Posted on 9/1/20 at 7:35 am to Croozin2
That ice storm was before my working days but the guys I went to Panama City with for Michael said the destruction looked like Katrina and that ice storm with the snapped pines.
I met a MpCo storeroom man from my hometown during Michael and he let me know wher the lay down yard was at for the stuff coming from MS so I was able to get us wire for jobs. A10 and triplex got very hard to find.
I've heard stories of all the high line structures destroyed by that ice. I've worked two ice storms in Arkansas and it's my least favorite. I'd rather have a hurricane with no running water than an ice storm. You're never warm!
I met a MpCo storeroom man from my hometown during Michael and he let me know wher the lay down yard was at for the stuff coming from MS so I was able to get us wire for jobs. A10 and triplex got very hard to find.
I've heard stories of all the high line structures destroyed by that ice. I've worked two ice storms in Arkansas and it's my least favorite. I'd rather have a hurricane with no running water than an ice storm. You're never warm!
Posted on 9/1/20 at 8:24 am to Croozin2
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Generators - prior to any work being performed, there is usually a complete unit, on foot, going house to house listening for generators. If there is one running, the method of connection must be investigated and documented. If the customer doesn’t have it isolated from the system, the meter must be pulled
This is why I installed a transfer for mine as well as lock the panel shut to keep anyone from tampering with it.
Keeping personel
Posted on 9/1/20 at 8:33 am to thejudge
I'm 2 years removed retired..
Posted on 9/1/20 at 8:34 am to thejudge
Why don't they use metal poles in areas prone to high wind?
Posted on 9/1/20 at 8:37 am to Gee Grenouille
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their competition in Washington parish
I hope for ya'lls sake that WST has gotten better over there.....when I was growing up we could go down for a day and a half after a thunderstorm
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