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St. Margaret Mercy Hospital in Dyer Indiana suffered significant flooding around noon on Friday, August 24th, about 20 hours after the heavy rains fell, when Hart Ditch overflowed it's banks. Sixty seven patients were evacuated from the healthcare center when it was apparent that floodwaters entering the building would submerge the Hospital���s emergency generators and cutoff the buildings power supply. The first floor suffered significant water damage. More than 150 homes near the creek also sustained some type of flood damage. US 30 at Plum Creek was closed due to flooding. Numerous cars were also damaged by flood waters.
Wind gusts estimated between 60 and 70 mph. Tree limbs and power lines were blown down. A flat roof was blown off a building at 215th and Madison. Another roof was blown off a restaurant.
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UPDATE: Thousands remain without power after storms hit Northwest Indiana
NIPSCO said it could yet not estimate when power might be restored but that it was tracking developing weather patterns.
Faulty transformer leaves 1,800 without power Monday in Hammond, NIPSCO says
The outage began at 7:13 a.m. and crews were on site shortly after working to restore service, NIPSCO said.
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The cause of the outage remains unknown, according to the NIPSCO website. https://t.co/gNl5Qgp47p
Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Dyer, Indiana
| City | Dyer |
| County | Lake |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 46311 |
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500 scotty Lane Drive. I have 2 kids and had no power since yesterday. Please help!
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