Crisis in Indiana after Gary residents left without power and water 2 weeks after storm
- Nearly 12,000 people in northwest Indiana were still without power Monday, nearly two weeks after deadly storms wrecked the region, downing trees and power lines.
- Severe storms and flooding swept across the state on August 11, leaving over 374,500 without power at its peak.
- The storm impacted hundreds of structures, triggered water rescues and left at least seven people dead, while many others were left in desperate need of food and water, the Indiana State Emergency Operations Center said.
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- Nearly 12,000 people in northwest Indiana were still without power Monday, nearly two weeks after deadly storms wrecked the region, downing trees and power lines.
- Severe storms and flooding swept across the state on August 11, leaving over 374,500 without power at its peak.
- The storm impacted hundreds of structures, triggered water rescues and left at least seven people dead, while many others were left in desperate need of food and water, the Indiana State Emergency Operations Center said.
Sources: The Independent