The Atlantic·4 min read·medium
The Lights Are Back On in Gary, Indiana
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Jenae Barnes
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Residents of Gary, Indiana, endured a two-week power outage following a severe derecho, with the city claiming it was initially overlooked by the utility provider. Power has now been mostly restored, but the delay has sparked a conversation about infrastructure equity.
Why it matters
The incident highlights disparities in utility service restoration and the vulnerability of urban infrastructure to extreme weather events.
A long two weeks after a derecho blew through, most of the city finally has power.
environmentsocial justice
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