which is more than hurricanes Katrina, Zeta and Delta combined. More than 5,200 transformers failed and nearly 26,000 spans of wire — the stretch of transmission wires between poles — were down.GRAND ISLE, LA - SEPTEMBER 4: An electrical substation stands in the wake of Hurricane Ida on September 4, 2021 in Grand Isle, Louisiana.
Ida made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane six days before in Louisiana and brought flooding, wind damage and p "The level of devastation makes it quite difficult or near impossible to get in and fully assess some places," said Entergy President and CEO Phillip May of five southeastern Louisiana parishes facing the longest delays.