Tens of thousands in Indiana are still without power a week after deadly storms
Crews have restored power to 282,255 customers as repairs continue on damaged poles and wire across the region, NIPSCO said.
- More than 98,000 customers in Northwest Indiana remain without power as of Tuesday afternoon, one week after severe storms struck the region. Northern Indiana Public Service Company continues restoration efforts across the impacted area.
- The August 11 derecho knocked out power to more than 60% of NIPSCO customers, causing approximately 370,000 people to lose electricity during severe thunderstorms that swept through the region. Infrastructure damage remains extensive across multiple communities.
- Hobart Township Trustee Fred Williams reported the township has exhausted emergency food voucher assistance after serving residents. Many households have purchased generators costing $400 to $700 to cope with prolonged outages.
- NIPSCO estimates full restoration for Highland and Munster by 11:59 p.m. on August 25. Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott expressed frustration Wednesday, stating residents entering their eighth day without electricity deserve faster service.
- Local communities across Northwest Indiana are relying on mutual aid and mobile food markets as recovery continues. Officials emphasize that neighbors helping neighbors remains vital for those still facing extended outages.
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Indiana residents frustrated amid 10-day power outage
More than 70,000 people in northwestern Indiana are without power more than a week after a series of storms downed trees, knocked out power lines and flooded neighborhoods. Local officials are scrambling to restore electricity as frustrated residents accuse them of not doing enough. Stephanie Sy reports.
Indiana residents frustrated amid 10-day power outage following storms
More than 70,000 people in northwestern Indiana are without power more than a week after a series of storms downed trees, knocked out power lines and flooded neighborhoods. Local officials are scrambling to restore electricity as frustrated residents accuse them of not doing enough. Stephanie Sy reports.
Utility Pole Fire Knocks Out Power to 9,000 Customers in Schererville, Indiana
نُشر هذا المقال أولاً عبر Cedarnews.net. لمتابعة المزيد من الأخبار والتقارير الحصرية، زورونا على موقعنا. SCHERERVILLE, Ind. — A fire on an electrical pole near U.S. 41 and Main Street left approximately 9,000 NIPSCO customers without power Thursday afternoon, August 20, affecting several communities in northwest Indiana. Firefighters, utility crews and town officials responded to the scene as downed electrical lines created safety concerns and m…
Gary Storm Damage Far Beyond Typical Power Outage
Source: peeterv / Getty GARY, Ind — City Councilman Ronald Brewer Sr. says the devastation left behind by last week’s storms is far greater than a typical power outage, with thousands of residents still waiting for electricity. Brewer says the damage stretches across Gary and communities throughout the region. “This is a storm that we haven’t seen ever before in my lifetime,” Brewer said. “It’s not just an isolated storm that we have had in the …
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