Police, neighbors mobilize to check on those in need during power outage

Police, neighbors mobilize to check on those in need during power outage. The development was reported by Chicago Tribune.

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As of Wednesday, NIPSCO’s online outage map showed nearly 4,600 Griffith residents were still without power. The biggest issue was still “foliage wrapped up in lines,” he said.

Public Works “can’t do anything until NIPSCO confirms (the power lines) are dead.” He said anyone with immediate safety or health problems should call 911. Those with issues that can wait can contact their police social worker Erica Rios. Rios can be reached at 219-924-7503 ex.

300, or erica.rios@griffith.in.gov. The Town of Munster has taken a more organic approach to welfare checks, Police Chief Steve Scheckel said.

The town’s Volunteers in Police Service have posted up at the Lions Club Social Center on Calumet Avenue, and residents coming in for food, cooling and charging are leading the charge.