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Munster Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Large tree limbs and power lines were blown down. One tree limb landed on two cars. A roof was damaged.
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Power outage affects over 1,200 customers in Hammond
The cause of the outage remains unknown, according to the NIPSCO website.
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.
UPDATE: NIPSCO working to restore power to nearly 18,000 residents across Region
NIPSCO said an estimate on when power will be restored cannot be determined at this time but the company is tracking developing weather patterns and has crews prepared to respond.
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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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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Munster, Indiana
| City | Munster |
| County | Lake |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 46321 |
Power out since 4:30 pm 5/27/19