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EP: 156 Indiana Energy Company Left Majority-Black Gary Powerless for Weeks
On August 11, 2026, a severe derecho storm caused a massive two-week blackout in Gary, Indiana. Thousands of residents were left without power until most of the service was restored by August 26, 2026.
The storm brought straight-line winds of 70 to 100 mph, striking northwest Indiana and causing power outages for over 370,000 NIPSCO customers. While nearby towns quickly regained power, Gary remained in the dark for a significantly longer period.
Officials and residents attributed the prolonged blackout to aging equipment, inadequate maintenance, and historical underfunding of the power…
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