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Thousands in Gary in Still Without Power

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This storyDuring extended power outages, which health risk increases most significantly for vulnerable populations?

  1. Heat-related illness from loss of air conditioning
  2. Foodborne illness from spoiled refrigerated medicines
  3. Dehydration from inability to boil water safely
  4. Hypothermia from loss of heating systems

This storyWhich is NOT a common health risk during prolonged power outages?

  1. Food spoilage and foodborne illness
  2. Medication refrigeration failure
  3. Increased pollen allergies
  4. Carbon monoxide poisoning from generators

This storyGary, Indiana experienced a major power outage. In which U.S. state region is Gary located?

  • Northwestern Indiana, near Lake Michigan 0%
  • Southern Indiana, near Kentucky border 0%
  • Central Indiana, near Indianapolis 0%
  • Northeastern Indiana, near Ohio border 0%

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