NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 20, 2026Miami-Dade
Northwest Indiana residents experience ninth day of power outages
Tens of thousands of residents in northwest Indiana remain without electricity for the ninth consecutive day. Residents are currently managing food spoilage, seeking community meal services, and locating public charging stations.
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The prolonged power outage affects the daily living conditions and access to essential services for thousands of residents in the region.
Key Facts
- Tens of thousands of residents in northwest Indiana are without power.
- The power outage has lasted for nine days as of Thursday.
- Residents are experiencing food spoilage.
- Community members are accessing hot meal distribution sites.
- Residents are seeking public locations to charge electronic devices.
Who's Mentioned
personAndrew Ginther“Mayor of Columbus, Ohio, addressing flash flooding.”personCourtney Page-Tan“Indiana University Indianapolis professor studying community resilience.”locationLake County“Primary area affected by the power outages.”other306,500“Number of customers with power restored since the storm.”locationGary“City in Indiana experiencing prolonged power outages and school closures.”other68,000“Number of customers without power as of Thursday.”locationGary, Ind.“The location where the report originates.”organizationNorthern Indiana Public Service Co.“Utility provider responsible for power restoration in Northwest Indiana.”organizationAP“The news agency reporting the event.”