| As crews continue working to safely restore service following recent weather events, NIPSCO and community partners are hosting Community Support Events for affected customers and residents. Support includes bottled water, meals and snacks, device charging stations, storm safety information, customer assistance, restoration updates and resources. Lunch and dinner will be served at each location while supplies last. |
| WHEN: | Sunday, Aug. 16 through Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026 Event hours: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. CT Lunch: Noon, 500 meals available Dinner: 4:30 p.m., 500 meals available |
| WHERE: | Sunday, Aug. 16 Portage - Strack & Van Til, 6046 Central Ave., Portage, IN 46368 Hammond - Sportsplex, 6630 Indianapolis Blvd., Hammond, IN Monday, Aug. 17 La Porte - La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte, IN 46530 Gary - YWCA Northern IN, 150 W 15th Ave., Gary, IN 46407 Tuesday, Aug. 18 Merrillville - Dean & Barbara White Community Center, 6600 Broadway, Merrillville, IN Highland - Highland Lincoln Center, 2450 Lincoln St, Highland. IN 46322 |