Thousands in US City Still Without Power After Devastating Storm
Tens of thousands in Gary, Indiana, remain without power almost two weeks after a severe storm with gusts up to 159 km/h. These outages create serious issues, particularly for vulnerable groups like the elderly, leading to public frustration directed at NIPSCO despite the company denying maintenance failures.
In Gary, Indiana, tens of thousands of people are still without power nearly two weeks after a storm. The ongoing power outages are causing serious inconveniences, especially for the elderly and sick who rely on functioning infrastructure. The storms on August 11 were characterized by strong gusts with wind speeds of up to 159 km/h. Such events lead to long-term problems; for example, persistent outages cause cooling problems and food spoilage. Due to the duration and extent of the service interruption, public frustration with the utility provider NIPSCO is growing. Much of the anger is directed at NIPSCO, particularly regarding facility maintenance, which the company, however, has denied as accusations of inadequate maintenance.