Veteran Texas TV Anchor Injured in Unremembered Blackout
A veteran Texas TV anchor suffered a fall and required stitches during a Houston blackout on Oct. 1, 2026, though the anchor does not remember the event.
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Elderly Montreal Resident Dies of Hypothermia Amid Power Outage
An 87-year-old Montreal woman died of hypothermia during a lengthy January 2026 power outage, according to the Quebec coroner's office. The outage and severe cold left residents without heat.
Truck crash cuts power to over 4,000 in Revere
A truck accident in Revere damaged power lines, leaving over 4,000 residents without electricity.
Gary Residents Still Await Power Restoration After Massive Outage
A historic NIPSCO outage in late August 2026 left hundreds of thousands of Gary, Indiana, residents without electricity for weeks, and many are still awaiting full restoration more than a month later.
Power Outage Triggers Flare and Black Smoke at Houston Chemical Plant
A power outage at TPC Group's southeast Houston plant on September 14 triggered an emergency flare that emitted heavy black smoke. The flare operated as designed, causing no injuries or additional chemical releases.
Vehicle Crash Topples Power Pole, Sparks North York Outage
A vehicle collision with a power pole in Armour Heights just before 5:30 a.m. on September 13 caused a transformer to fall, blocking the road and cutting power, prompting a coordinated response from police and Hydro crews.
Residents of Southwest Houston Apartments Endure Six-Day Power Outage Outdoors
The Falls at Point West apartment residents in southwest Houston endured a six‑day power outage from September 2 to 8, 2026, forcing them to sleep outside, lose food and struggle to keep children cool.
Historic Gary Blackout Follows August 11 Storms
Winds of 99 mph on August 11, 2026, caused a historic power outage in Gary and nearby Northwest Indiana, leaving thousands without electricity for almost two weeks.
Gary Family Faces 12‑Night Power Outage
A seven‑person family in Gary, Indiana has endured a twelve‑night power outage from August 12 to 24, relying on an unreliable generator amid a broader Northwest Indiana blackout.
Church Launches Aid Line for Gary Residents Without Power
Tree of Life Missionary Baptist Church in Gary, Indiana set up a relief assistance line on August 22, 2026 for residents without power for twelve days, drawing a mile‑long line of cars as storms continue to delay restoration.
Free Laundry and Fundraiser Aid Gary Families After Storm
A South Side Gary business is providing free laundry while a fundraiser collects donations for essential supplies, aiding residents who have been without electricity for about ten days after a storm.
Satellite Images Reveal Massive Indiana Power Outage After Derecho
More than 60% of NIPSCO customers in northwest Indiana lost power after derecho storms, with NASA satellite images showing the outage from space. The storms caused extensive grid damage, prompting extensive repair efforts by the utility.
Storms Leave Over 500,000 Without Power in Chicago, Indiana
Severe storms on Aug. 11 knocked out power for more than 500,000 customers in Chicago and northwest Indiana, affecting ComEd and NIPSCO. After initial repairs, hundreds of thousands still remained without electricity as crews worked to restore service.
Thousands Lose Power in Rensselaer and Washington Counties
National Grid reported a power outage on August 7, 2026 that left thousands of customers in Rensselaer and Washington counties without electricity, with updates posted on the company’s outage map.
Thousands Lose Power Across Rensselaer and Washington Counties
National Grid reported a power outage on Friday morning that left thousands without electricity in Rensselaer and Washington counties, disrupting homes and businesses throughout the Capital Region. The outage is shown on the utility’s outage map, with crews working to restore service.
58,000 Quebec Homes Lose Power After Tuesday Storms
Over 58,000 homes in Laval and surrounding areas lost power on Wednesday morning after violent thunderstorms damaged the power grid on Tuesday.
Severe Storms Cut Power to Over 30,000 New Jersey Homes
Severe storms on July 18 caused high winds and rain that knocked out power to over 30,000 homes in New Jersey, including many in Wildwood, as utility crews work to restore service.
Severe Storms Leave Over 51,000 Quebec Homes Without Power
Violent thunderstorms on July 3, 2026 damaged Quebec's power grid, leaving over 51,000 households without electricity as Hydro-Québec works to restore service.
Severe Storms Cut Power to Over 35,000 in Southern Quebec
Severe thunderstorms on July 3, 2026, caused damaging winds that knocked out electricity for over 35,000 Hydro‑Québec customers in southern Quebec, prompting the utility to report widespread outages and ongoing restoration efforts.
