PolicyThursday, August 13, 2026The Guardian
Severe storms cut power supply to 540,000 homes in US midwest
Severe storms in the US Midwest have resulted in power outages affecting approximately 540,000 homes and businesses, with Indiana experiencing the highest impact at 267,000 outages, which represents about 8% of its customer base. Policymakers should consider this event in discussions regarding infrastructure resilience and emergency preparedness.
