Frustration mounts for thousands still without power after deadly Indiana storms

TL;DR

Powerful storms on Aug. 11 caused record rainfall, flooding, and widespread power outages in northwest Indiana.
In Gary, over half of the city's residents lost electricity, with thousands still without power days later.
Residents are experiencing difficult conditions due to the lack of power, with many relying on community centers.
Indiana Governor Mike Braun requested a major disaster declaration from FEMA, estimating storm losses over $5 billion.
A class-action lawsuit was filed against NIPSCO, alleging that inadequate vegetation management caused the power outages.
NIPSCO disputes the lawsuit's claims, stating that their vegetation management spending has more than doubled since 2016.

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