NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 20, 2026Miami-Dade
Gary, Indiana residents face ninth day without electricity
Tens of thousands of residents in Northwest Indiana are experiencing a prolonged power outage lasting nine days, forcing them to discard spoiled food and seek public assistance for meals and device charging.
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The extended loss of electrical service impacts the daily living conditions, food security, and communication capabilities of thousands of residents in the region.
Key Facts
- Residents in Northwest Indiana have been without electricity for nine consecutive days.
- Tens of thousands of people are affected by the power outage.
- Residents are discarding spoiled food due to the lack of refrigeration.
- Public resources are being utilized for hot meals and phone charging stations.
Who's Mentioned
personAndrew Ginther“Mayor of Columbus, Ohio, addressing local flooding.”personCourtney Page-Tan“Professor at Indiana University Indianapolis studying community resilience.”locationLake County“Primary area affected by power outages.”locationGary“City in Indiana significantly impacted by the storm.”organizationNorthern Indiana Public Service Co.“Utility provider managing power restoration efforts.”locationIndiana“State where the power outage is occurring.”organizationAP“Associated Press, the news agency reporting the story.”personMelody Birmingham“Executive at NIPSCO's parent company.”