Some homes and businesses in Gary, Indiana, still without power 13 days after storms
In Gary, Indiana, which is predominantly Black, residents are still without power 13 days after severe storms hit the city. Kimya Williams says her home was one of over 38,300 that lost electricity from the Aug. 11 storms. She left for Indianapolis after enduring the darkness for too long. Gary Mayor Eddie Melton called the restoration progress "unacceptable," stating that 12 days is too long for families and businesses.
Northern Indiana Public Service Co. reported that more than 370,000 customers lost power, with over 364,000 restored. The remaining customers should have power back by Tuesday. Other Black communities, such as Memphis, are also facing power outages. Experts warn that the poor are most vulnerable during severe weather events, and disinvestment in cities like Gary has worsened the impacts.
Governor Mike Braun has directed the state consumer advocate to investigate NIPSCO's preparation and response to the outages.
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