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09/16/2026

09/16/2026

Debris set aside for removal should be sorted into piles away from roadways and sidewalks to avoid obstructing cleanup. Follow these guidelines and take proper safety precautions when handling debris.

For additional resources, including debris removal, contact Indiana 211 by calling 1-866-211-9966 to connect to resources in your community. Text INOD to 898211 for on-demand general resources. Text IN211HELP to 898-211 for disaster resources. Visit https://in211.communityos.org/ for a comprehensive directory.

Find safety tips at https://www.ready.gov/floods.

09/11/2026

Twenty-Five Years Later: We pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001.

08/16/2026

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NIPSCO is aware of a serious incident overnight in Gary involving our crews supporting ongoing storm restoration efforts. We are working closely with law enforcement and gathering additional information.

The safety of our employees, contractors and the communities we serve remains our highest priority. We are grateful that no injuries have been reported.

In response to this incident, we are working with law enforcement and are evaluating appropriate security measures to ensure the safety of our responders as we continue storm restoration activities. We thank our employees, contractors, mutual assistance crews and law enforcement partners for their continued dedication and support during this historic restoration effort.

Restoration work continues across northern Indiana, and we will provide additional information as it becomes available. We appreciate the patience and understanding of Gary residents as we take steps to ensure restoration efforts can continue safely.

Message from Mayor Eddie D. Melton, https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EXV5uZob4.

08/14/2026

UPDATED 8/13/2026 at 11:47 a.m. ET

Indiana 211 is accepting damage reports for Franklin, Henry, Lake, LaPorte, Madison, Newton, Porter and Pulaski counties for severe weather impacting these communities beginning Aug. 11.

To help establish a comprehensive assessment of damage, residents can call 866-211-9966 or visit the Indiana 211 website (on.in.gov/IN-211).

Collecting assessments via this process will help IDHS determine damage estimates and develop the next course of action in the disaster recovery process.

08/13/2026

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08/13/2026

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💛 TAVERN GIVES BACK 💛

The last few days have been a little crazy for all of us with the power outages!

Today, Team Tavern will be cooking and serving FREE burgers, hot dogs & grilled chicken sandwiches to our community!

📍 Tavern on the Lake
📅 TODAY - Thursday, August 13th
⏰ Starting at 1:30 PM
🍔🌭🍗 WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

No purchase necessary. Just come by, grab something to eat, and let us take care of lunch today. 💛
Sometimes you can’t control the situation you’re handed, but you can always find a way to make something good come from it.

Good food. Good people. Great community.

08/13/2026

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We’re doing it again today!

American Legion Post 260 will be firing up the grills and serving food beginning around 2:00 PM Central for anyone in our community who could use a meal.

📍 American Legion Post 260
5675 Mulberry Ave., Portage, IN

🍔 Everyone is welcome
🌭 First come, first served while supplies last
❤️ No membership required. If you’re hungry, come eat

Our community has been through a lot, and we’re simply trying to help however we can.

Please share this post and help us spread the word to anyone who may need it.

Good food. Great people. Stronger together. 🇺🇸