Hurricane Francine, though only a Category 1 storm, was a stark reminder that New Orleans’ infrastructure has vulnerabilities. Entergy reported that 32 transmission lines and 25 substations across Louisiana and Mississippi were impacted, with Southeast Louisiana being the hardest hit. Parts of New Orleans flooded due to water pump failures. Although Entergy quickly restored service following the storm, the overall…

Well, that time of year has finally arrived. The dreaded August to September hurricane danger zone. I’ve had to talk several friends off the PTSD cliff, assuring them: “She’s only predicted to get up to Cat 1, maybe Cat 2. This is not a Hurricane Katrina situation.” But as Francine tracks towards New Orleans, I can’t help but reflect on…

It was just last week when I testified in front of the New Orleans City Council about how damaging metal balloons are to our energy grid. (Read more about comments here.) Then, a single balloon takes out our water system. California recently passed a total ban on mylar balloons to go into full effect by 2031. But, several California cities…