Tens of thousands in Indiana are still without power a week after deadly storms
Tens of thousands of people in northwest Indiana remained without power Wednesday, more than a week after deadly storms leveled trees and knocked down power lines across the region. Northern Indiana Public Service Co., the…
More than a week after catastrophic storms struck northwest Indiana, over 85,000 residents continue to endure power outages, according to Northern Indiana Public Service Co. (NIPSCO). The utility reported restoring power to 285,000 customers since August 11, yet a significant number of people remain without electricity, including more than 22,000 in Gary.
Gary resident Jeremy Spurrier, a 51-year-old safety manager, is among those still grappling with the aftermath. He relies on a generator to power his home, a necessity given his diabetes and the need to keep his insulin usable. However, the generator's expense – consuming about $75 worth of gas daily – has left his refrigerator's food spoiled, forcing his family to resort to nonperishable foods.
Spurrier is bracing for an extended period without power, with NIPSCO estimating a potential return to normalcy by August 25. Compassionate measures have been taken, such as neighbors with generators chaining them to deter theft, while those without generators have either sought refuge with others who have power or accessed community food distribution sites.
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