Thousands of residents in Gary, Indiana have been without power for over two weeks after a storm on August 11 knocked out electricity to several towns in the area. The power outage has affected 68,000 customers, with over 8,600 still waiting for their power to be restored as of Monday. Residents are struggling to get warm meals and charge their phones, while schools have been closed since August 13. Mayor Eddie Melton said he spoke with President Donald Trump about the need for help and resources. The utility company NIPSCO has reported that it has restored power to 306,500 customers since August 11, but expects to fully restore power by Tuesday in some areas. The prolonged blackout has sparked calls for accountability from residents, faith leaders, and elected officials, with Gov. Mike Braun ordering an investigation into NIPSCO's storm response and spending.
| Signal | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Correction rate | 0.009 | 0.4 |
| Uncertainty density | 0.093 | 0.25 |
| Assertive mismatch rate | 1.000 | 0.35 |