Braun Orders NIPSCO Probe After 374,500 Customers Hit by Aug. 11 Storm Outages
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Updated · WLS-TV · Aug 25
Braun Orders NIPSCO Probe After 374,500 Customers Hit by Aug. 11 Storm Outages
3 articles · Updated · WLS-TV · Aug 25
Summary
Thousands in northwest Indiana were still without electricity nearly two weeks after the Aug. 11 storms, prompting Gov. Mike Braun to direct the OUCC to seek an IURC investigation into NIPSCO.
NIPSCO said the storm and follow-on severe weather affected about 374,500 customers and damaged transmission and distribution systems, with restoration in Gary, Portage and Munster expected by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday.
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton backed calls for accountability and is pushing a 60-90 day disconnection moratorium, waived late fees and federal disaster aid after a call with President Donald Trump and Sen. Jim Banks.
Gary schools reopened after several canceled days, while residents described relying on gas stations, truck stops and hotels as churches, relief events and free laundry drives helped families cope.