Indiana Storm Recovery Efforts
Thousands in Indiana Remain Without Power One Week After Deadly Storms
Tens of thousands of people in northwest Indiana remain without electricity one week after devastating storms destroyed trees and knocked down power lines across the region WABI. Northern Indiana Public Service Co., the area's sole utility, has restored power to 285,000 customers since August 11, but 85,000 people were still without electricity as of Wednesday morning, including more than 22,000 in Gary WABI. Seven people have died since the storms began.
Utility Works Around the Clock on Power Restoration
Northern Indiana Public Service Co. has been working nonstop since August 11 to fix damaged power lines and restore electricity WABI. The company restored power to 285,000 customers in the first week following the storms WABI. Despite these efforts, the pace of restoration has slowed, leaving 85,000 people still waiting for electricity to return to their homes and businesses.
Gary Residents Face Hardship Without Power or Generators
Gary, a majority-Black city, has been hit harder than other areas in the region WABI. More than 22,000 residents in Gary were still without power as of Wednesday morning WABI. Those without generators have been forced to move in with neighbors who have power or rely on community food distribution sites to get meals and drinking water.
Some Residents Feel Forgotten as Outages Drag On
Residents in Gary have expressed frustration that their city is being ignored during the recovery effort WABI. Many feel the utility company is not prioritizing their neighborhoods for power restoration WABI. The anger reflects growing concerns about unequal treatment in disaster response across different communities in the region.
Storm Deaths Include Child and Six Adults
Seven people have died since the storms began on August 11 WABI. The victims include a 4-year-old boy, three men, and three women WABI. The deaths highlight the dangerous impact of the severe weather that triggered the widespread power outages affecting the region.
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