City of Gary Government

09/01/2026

U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan and Gary Mayor Eddie Melton take action after mass NIPSCO power outages.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/08/31/mrvan-melton-action-after-mass-outages/

Following the August 11 storm and the prolonged power outages that affected thousands of Gary residents, Mayor Eddie Melton is urging NIPSCO to implement a comprehensive Recovery Action Plan outlining the relief, accountability, and long-term improvements Gary needs.

The plan calls for:
⚡ Customer relief — credits, fee waivers, and help with storm-related costs.

🏠 Community recovery — support for repairs, food security, tree removal, and emergency communications.

📋 Accountability — better outage reporting, communication, and emergency coordination.

🔌 Long-term investment — stronger infrastructure, improved reliability, and a 3–5 year Gary grid investment plan.
Read the full Recovery Action Plan to learn more about what the

City is asking NIPSCO to do for Gary: Gary.gov/recoveryactionplan

Local officials are pushing for more answeres about mass power outages and recovery from NIPSCO and its parent company NiSource.

09/01/2026

FEMA is in Gary!

From September 1–3, FEMA representatives will be available at McBride Hall (1301 Texas St.) for one-on-one sessions with residents who have been impacted by the recent storm.

Hours: 8AM–4PM

Come prepared with any information related to damage to your property, along with your personal information. Photos and videos documenting the damage are encouraged and can help provide important details about your situation.

If you’ve been affected, take advantage of the opportunity to speak directly with a FEMA representative and get your questions answered.

09/01/2026

Reminder FEMA is here in town.

FEMA INTAKE CENTERS, HELP IS HERE, LAKE COUNTY!
APPLY ONLINE 24/7 - www.DisasterAssistance.gov
FEMA Intake Centers are being set up to help Lake County residents with uninsured or underinsured home damage apply for FEMA assistance more quickly.

WE CAN HELP YOU:
◦ Start your FEMA application
◦ Check your application status
◦ Get answers to your questions

WHO CAN APPLY?
◦ Lake County residents with uninsured or underinsured home damage.

WHAT TO BRING:
◦ Photo ID
◦ Proof of address
◦ Insurance information (if available)
◦ Photos of damage
◦ Bank account information for direct deposit (optional)

NEED HELP NOW?
Call FEMA: 1-800-621-3362 | TTY: 711

APPLY ONLINE AT:
https://www.disasterassistance.gov/

09/01/2026

CITY OF GARY MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM CONTINUES

Due to recent heavy rainfall, mosquitoes are multiplying at a rapid rate across the city. To protect our neighborhoods from mosquito-borne diseases, the City of Gary Health & Human Services is initiating a preventative truck spraying program running from September through October.

What You Need to Know:

Safety First: The spray poses NO risk to human health or the environment. Residents do not need to stay indoors during spraying.

Operating Hours: Trucks will be spraying overnight between 8:00 PM and 4:00 AM.

Conditions: All routes are contingent on weather conditions and truck availability.

Upcoming Spray Schedule:

September 1 – 4: Routes 4 & 8
September 7 – 11: Routes 9, 10 & 11
September 14 – 18: Routes 1 & 6
September 21 – 25: Routes 2 & 3
September 28 – October 2: Routes 5 & 7

For more info visit: https://www.gary.gov/news-updates/city-of-gary-mosquito-spraying---2026

Additional spraying & larvae trapping may apply as needed throughout the City.

Let's work together to keep our community safe and bite-free this fall!

09/01/2026

We have a head advisory for the remainder of this week. Please visit the Monroe Smith Center on Washington Street if you need to cool off.

Stay safe Gary!

08/31/2026

The road to recovery continues, and Gary is not doing it alone.

Following the recent storm, Team Rubicon has stepped into our community to provide free restorative assistance to homeowners affected by the damage. Their team is helping residents begin the difficult process of cleaning up and moving forward.

Recovery is bigger than any one person or organization. It takes people willing to show up, lend a hand, and stand beside a community when it needs support the most.

We appreciate Team Rubicon and everyone working to help Gary recover and rebuild.

08/31/2026

City of Gary - Storm Recovery Press Conference (08/31/26)

08/31/2026

Following the August 11 storm and the prolonged power outages that affected thousands of Gary residents, Mayor Eddie Melton is urging NIPSCO to implement a comprehensive Recovery Action Plan outlining the relief, accountability, and long-term improvements Gary needs.

The plan calls for:

⚡ Customer relief — credits, fee waivers, and help with storm-related costs.

🏠 Community recovery — support for repairs, food security, tree removal, and emergency communications.

📋 Accountability — better outage reporting, communication, and emergency coordination.

🔌 Long-term investment — stronger infrastructure, improved reliability, and a 3–5 year Gary grid investment plan.

Read the full Recovery Action Plan to learn more about what the City is asking NIPSCO to do for Gary: Gary.gov/recoveryactionplan

08/30/2026