About 9,000 Gary residents still without power nearly two weeks after August 11 storm
The August 11 storm that produced wind gusts up to 100 mph knocked out electricity for more than 300,000 customers across northwest Indiana. As of day 13, roughly 9,000 households in Gary remain without service while the utility reports that most customers have been restored. Governor Mike Braun has declared a state of emergency and mobilized the Indiana National Guard, state police, the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Correction, and President Donald Trump signed an emergency declaration to allow FEMA support.
A class‑action lawsuit alleges that insufficient vegetation trimming contributed to the line failures, a claim the utility says it will contest. Utility crews have encountered a truck hit by gunfire, temporarily halting work.
How this was covered
- Right-leaning coverage is the most divided on this story
Why it matters
Extended outages affect daily life, safety and local businesses, and the legal and governmental response could shape future utility practices and disaster aid.
How this story developed
- Aug 19 Thousands in northwest Indiana still lack electricity a week after fatal storms
- Aug 24 NIPSCO announced a new restoration deadline of August 25 for the remaining outages.
- Aug 25 About 9,000 Gary residents remained without power as of day 13, and President Donald Trump signed an emergency declaration enabling FEMA assistance.
