Over 20,000 residents in Gary, Indiana, still lack power after severe storm

In Gary, Indiana, over 20,000 residents remain without power nearly two weeks after severe storms hit on August 11, 2026. The storms caused extensive outages, initially affecting over 300,000 people. NIPSCO, the local utility company, has faced criticism for its slow response, prompting Governor Mike Braun to activate the National Guard for assistance. Residents are frustrated as they rely on shelters and food distribution centers while awaiting power restoration.