NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 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. Residents are currently managing food spoilage, seeking public meal distribution sites, and locating charging stations for mobile devices.
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The extended power outage impacts the daily living conditions, food security, and communication capabilities of thousands of residents in the Gary, Indiana area.
Key Facts
- Tens of thousands of residents in northwest Indiana are without electricity.
- The power outage has lasted for nine consecutive days.
- Residents are discarding spoiled food due to the lack of refrigeration.
- Public meal distribution sites have been established to provide hot food.
- Residents are actively seeking locations to charge mobile phones.
Who's Mentioned
personAndrew Ginther“Mayor of Columbus, Ohio, addressing local flooding.”personCourtney Page-Tan“Professor at Indiana University Indianapolis studying community resilience.”locationGary“City in Indiana heavily impacted by the storm and power outages.”locationColumbus“City in Ohio experiencing flash flooding.”organizationNorthern Indiana Public Service Co.“Utility provider managing power restoration in Northwest Indiana.”locationIndiana“State where the power outage is occurring.”organizationAP“Associated Press news agency reporting the event.”