NIPSCO: Northwest Indiana Power Outages Unlikely to Be Fixed for More than a Week After Severe Weather Outbreak
More than 230,000 customers remained without power as NIPSCO said damage across its system could delay restoration into next week.
- More than 230,000 NIPSCO customers remained without power as of Thursday, August 13, following Tuesday's severe derecho. The utility expects to restore power to approximately 90% of customers by Tuesday, August 18, with full restoration by Friday, August 21.
- Tuesday's derecho and confirmed tornadoes, including an EF-2 in St. John, caused the largest outage event in NIPSCO's history. Severe weather produced wind gusts approaching 100 mph, damaging poles, transmission lines, and substations across the electric system.
- Residents face gasoline shortages and food spoilage while waiting for power restoration. Strack & Van Til grocery stores are providing free meals through Saturday, joining organizations supporting Hoosiers affected by the storm's widespread damage.
- Indiana Governor Mike Braun declared a state of emergency Thursday, mobilizing the Indiana National Guard to assist with cleanup in Lake County. Braun stated the state response is "fully mobilized" to support impacted communities around the clock.
- The School Town of Munster postponed the first day of school until at least Monday, August 17, due to widespread outages. Utility crews continue damage assessments across the region, with restoration progress varying by community depending on local damage extent.
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