KATRINA REBUILD: Entergy and Mississippi Power reflect on the power of relationships when bringing back the grid

摘要

No one could have imagined the magnitude of damage Katrina would wreak on the states of Louisiana and Mississippi. This storm was so powerful and so massive that 100-mph (161-kmph) winds were recorded 100 miles (161 km) from shore. Although the United States continues to deal with the aftermath of Katrina, the power grid system has long been rebuilt. Now might be a good time to reflect on the relationships and processes in place that enabled the affected utilities to respond so quickly, along with a review of what worked and recommendations on what might be improved.