A city in Porter County, Indiana
A severe derecho has left Gary, Indiana, and parts of northern Indiana without power for days. Officials warn it will take until Aug. 25 to restore full service, as residents rely on generators, community centers, and aid from volunteers amid rising health and safety concerns.
A derecho swept through Gary, Indiana on Aug. 11, causing widespread outages and damage. Restorations remain slow days later, with officials warning on timelines while residents face food, medicine shortages and rising community strain.