Power Outages and Flooding Hit Midwest | Amarillo News

Tens of thousands in northwest Indiana still face blackouts nine days after a devastating storm, forcing families to discard spoiled food, hunt for charging stations and hot meals, and turn to social media for help as schools stay shut in Gary. NIPSCO reports 68,000 customers remain without power—mostly in Lake County—with full restoration possibly delayed until Tuesday. Health risks loom from generator use and failing medical devices, while low-income communities grow frustrated by flickering lights and repeated outages. Meanwhile, central Ohio battles flash floods, with dramatic rescues including a boy swept off a bridge, as severe weather compounds recovery efforts across the Midwest. Crews from across the country are racing to fix damage described as unprecedented, though Illinois rebounded faster thanks to better infrastructure and tree cover. The crisis also disrupts the school year, destabilizing families who rely on schools for care and meals. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/41590838aee2dca0