Indiana Michigan Power outage in LaPorte County, IN: power restored after peak of 740 customers out
Summary
The outage began at 1:30 PM EST and was back to normal levels by 2:30 PM EST, about 60 minutes. It peaked at 740 customers without power at 1:30 PM EST, across 0 places. Indiana Michigan Power's first restoration estimate was 6:00 PM EST; its last was 6:30 PM EST.
Key facts
- Customers out now
- 0 of 6,398 (0%)
- Peak so far
- 740 at 1:30 PM EST
- Area
- LaPorte County as a whole (Indiana Michigan Power does not publish town level numbers)
- Started
- Wed, Nov 11, 1:30 PM EST
- Restoration estimate
- Wed, Nov 11, 6:30 PM EST (first estimate Wed, Nov 11, 6:00 PM EST)
- Cause
- Indiana Michigan Power has not given a cause.
Customers without power
TimelineNewest first
Outages in La Porte are over. Indiana Michigan Power reports all customers back on. The incident lasted about 60 minutes and peaked at 740 customers without power.
Indiana Michigan Power pushed its restoration estimate from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
Customers without power fell below 100 (4 now). Most of the area is restored.
Indiana Michigan Power reports 740 customers without power in La Porte. Its current restoration estimate is 6:00 PM.
Follow this area
- LaPorte County, INLive numbers from every utility, the outage map and outage history
- Indiana Michigan PowerEvery county Indiana Michigan Power serves and its restoration track record
What to do now
- Report your outage to Indiana Michigan Power even if neighbors already have: Indiana Michigan Power outage reporting. Reports on Outage Desk do not reach the utility.
- Stay away from downed wires and anything touching them. Call 911 if a wire is down.
- Generators go outside only, at least 20 feet from doors and windows, never in a garage. Carbon monoxide poisoning is one of the leading causes of death after storms.
- Keep the fridge and freezer closed. Food in a closed fridge stays safe about 4 hours; a full freezer about 48 hours.
- Long outages: some utilities reimburse spoiled food and medicine after extended outages. Check Indiana Michigan Power's claims page for current rules before you throw anything away.