Congressman Frank J. Mrvan Requests Federal Investigation into NIPSCO Power Outages Following Severe Storms
Congressman Frank J. Mrvan has formally requested a federal investigation into the prolonged power outages experienced by Northwest Indiana residents after severe storms on August 11. Many residents were left without electricity for up to two weeks. Mrvan emphasized the community's resilience and cooperation during the recovery efforts, noting how local residents, businesses, and elected officials supported each other. In response to the widespread disruption, a 'one-stop' disaster recovery center was established in LaPorte, operating from September 23-25 and September 28-October 2, to assist affected individuals. Additionally, state and federal officials have pledged investigations into NIPSCO's response to the storm, and the Lake County Commissioners declared Lake County a disaster area due to the extensive need for debris removal, generators, and other recovery resources. Taxpayers impacted by the storms have also been granted an extension until February 1 to file with the IRS and the Indiana Department...
