In Indiana, prolonged power outages are raising health and safety concerns, including risks of carbon monoxide poisoning from generators, spoiled food, and challenges for those reliant on medical devices. Schools in Gary and other areas remain closed, disrupting education for thousands of students. In Ohio, flash flooding has stranded motorists and endangered pedestrians, with emergency crews rescuing a 12-year-old boy swept off a bridge. Vulnerable populations, including low-income families and the elderly, are particularly at risk in both regions.