"Indianapolis and Surrounding Areas Battle Storms and Power Outages, Recovery Efforts Underway"

Indianapolis officials, including Mayor Joe Hogsett, address the aftermath of severe storms and power outages caused by a "derecho" event. Thousands of homes and customers are without power, with AES Indiana reporting around 40,000 outages and Duke Energy reporting around 90,000 outages. AES Indiana is working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible, facing challenges such as debris and fallen trees. The Indianapolis Fire Department and Police Department are responding to incidents related to the storms, and drivers are urged to be cautious at intersections without power. Residents can find more information and safety tips on the AES Indiana and Duke Energy outage maps.