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Gary, Indiana residents must wait until Tuesday for power, more than a week after storm knocked it out

CBS News • August 20, 2026 • nation

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As of Thursday morning, 63,500 NIPSCO customers in Northwest Indiana remained without power, with Gary residents facing outages lasting up to 10 days following the August 11 storms.
Frustration grew in Gary as power restoration was delayed until next week, with utility crews struggling to repair nearly 300 damaged power poles amid significant debris and downed trees.
Residents are experiencing hardships beyond power loss, including shortages of food, clean clothes, and patience, leading to community-organized food distribution efforts to support those affected.
Some local restaurants have reopened, but public schools in Gary will stay closed through the week as officials assess damage and prepare for reopening.
Social media personality Keith Lee plans to visit Gary to assist with meal and supply deliveries, highlighting ongoing community support during the prolonged outage.

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