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Gary Power Outage: Two Weeks Dark, Anger Simmers
26 Aug
Summary
- Thousands still without power after a storm caused widespread outages.
- Governor calls for investigation into utility's response and preparation.
- Residents face hardship, with rising bills and lack of essential services.
Thousands of customers in Gary and other Indiana cities are still without electricity, nearly two weeks after a derecho storm on August 11th. The storm, with winds reaching 99 mph in Gary, initially affected over 370,000 customers. Governor Mike Braun has called for a thorough review of NIPSCO's storm preparedness and response, stating the utility has failed its customers.
Local officials and residents express significant anger and frustration over the prolonged delays. Mayor Eddie Melton of Gary described the situation as unacceptable. Residents are dealing with the summer heat, difficulties obtaining food and gas, and concerns about mental health crises. NIPSCO reports that thousands of workers are engaged in restoration efforts, but customer trust remains low due to past issues with wait times and rising rates.
