Yesterday's storm caused the largest outage event in NIPSCO's recent history.
While crews restored power to thousands of customers overnight, many repairs currently underway involve transmission lines, substations, main distribution circuits and other infrastructure that must be repaired before neighborhoods can be energized.
Crews worked through the night responding to hazards, clearing debris, assessing damage and preparing repairs that will support larger restoration efforts today. Due to the widespread and severe nature of the damage, restoration will remain a multi-day effort in some communities.
We appreciate your patience as crews work safely around the clock to restore power.
Safety Reminders:
🔺 Avoid unnecessary travel.
🔺 Stay away from downed power lines.
🔺 Give emergency responders and utility crews room to work.
🔺 We have received reports of natural gas leaks related to the storm. If you smell a rotten egg or sulfur-like odor, leave the area immediately and, from a safe location, call 911 and NIPSCO.
At this time, restoration estimates are not available. Once damage assessments are completed, we will begin sharing restoration timelines. We appreciate your patience as we respond to this historic storm event.
⚠️ Additional storms and high winds can create new damage after crews have already assessed an area. If you see downed power lines, trees on power lines, damaged poles, or other electrical hazards, please report them to NIPSCO. Even if you've already reported an outage, report any new damage you observe so crews can quickly identify and address additional impacts to the electric system.
⚡ Report an outage:
• NIPSCO Mobile App
• Text OUT to 444111
• Visit NIPSCO.com/Outage
• Call 1-800-4-NIPSCO