Gary Residents Wait for Power as NIPSCO Sets Target for Restoration
More than 300,000 NIPSCO customers lost power, and crews have restored electricity to 282,000 as officials work through widespread storm damage.
- Eight days after a historic storm devastated Northwest Indiana on August 11, thousands of Gary residents remain without power. Northern Indiana Public Service Company called it the largest outage in company history, affecting more than 300,000 customers.
- NiSource Group Utilities President Melody Birmingham stated the damage is extensive, requiring systems to be rebuilt rather than simple repairs. The company mobilized more than 1,200 additional mutual-aid crews and contractors to accelerate restoration efforts.
- City officials assessed 2,097 damage sites, with more than 80% involving fallen trees and blocked roads concentrated in Glen Park, Miller, Aetna, Midtown and Tolleston neighborhoods. Residents report significant financial strain, with some spending $900 on generators and fuel while managing utility bills.
- Gary Mayor Eddie Melton coordinated relief efforts, establishing food distribution at the Gospel Truth Apostolic Ministry and device charging stations at the YWCA. Eligible residents may also qualify for emergency grants of up to $5,000 for essential needs.
- NIPSCO estimates full restoration could take until next week, targeting August 25 for all remaining customers. The company cautions this timeline is an estimate and could change depending on the complexity of repair work ahead.
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