Tens of thousands in Indiana are still without power a week after deadly storms
Summary
Tens of thousands of people in northwest Indiana are still without power more than a week after severe storms damaged power lines and trees. The local power company and outside crews are working to restore electricity, but many residents continue to face hardships like spoiled food, medical concerns, and extended outages.Key Facts
- Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) has restored power to 285,000 customers since August 11, but 85,000 remain without power.
- Gary, Indiana, has over 22,000 people still without electricity, with residents depending on community centers for meals and phone charging.
- Some residents, like Jeremy Spurrier, use generators that consume expensive fuel and still face food spoilage and medical supply challenges, such as keeping insulin cold.
- The storms have caused seven deaths, including a 4-year-old boy and six adults.
- More than 600 line repair workers are focusing on restoring power in Gary and the surrounding area.
- NIPSCO described the storm damage as “unprecedented and widespread” and brought in crews from across the country to help fix electrical infrastructure.
- A NIPSCO repair vehicle was shot at during work in Gary, leading to increased security for workers.
- Repeated power outages and communication difficulties with the utility company continue to frustrate residents like Myra Carden, who relies on a generator to keep some food cold.
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