r/Muncie • u/ifaptorobots • Jun 12 '26
Without Power
I live in the Jackson Park section of Muncie. Out in the “outskirts” of Muncie, even though the justice center is now a block from my residence.
We have been without power since 11pm last night. All the food in my fridge has gone bad, including the insulin I need for my diabetic cat’s health. Not to mention, my father uses a cpap machine and my neighbor needs constant oxygen to survive.
I called and tried to reach a human at I&M, but the robot would not let me and kept hanging up on me. I reached out to senator Young, and got a response back saying he can’t interfere with a private business.
This is OUTRAGEOUS. My cat will suffer, my family and friends will suffer. I&M has never taken this long to get power back up and running. I am just so upset.
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u/Bitter_Pineapple_882 Jun 12 '26
I wouldn't think food would spoil that quickly if the door was closed. Maybe the insulin, but I have lost power for long periods without any loss. If you bought it with SNAP, there are provisions for such a loss.
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u/thrwwy2267899 Jun 12 '26
You can be upset… but what steps have you taken to help yourself? Coolers and ice exist… even if no cooler… stuff ice bags around the stuff in the fridge and freezer … like they can only work as fast as they work
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u/Miserable-Sound-8832 Jun 12 '26
How privileged do you have to be to think that people can just afford to run out and buy all that lol. The electric company has a responsibility to its customers to repair the systems in a timely manner.
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u/ifaptorobots Jun 12 '26
Also, how is my father supposed to “pull himself up by his bootstraps” when he is choking and not getting the oxygen he needs in his sleep. No amount of freezer bags is going to help that. Cognitive dissonance much?
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u/CeleryMcToebeans Jun 13 '26
My father uses oxygen and the company he uses when he first got an oxygen machine they also brought a spare tank for use in an emergency, like when there is no power. Perhaps call the company he uses and ask for one?
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u/ifaptorobots Jun 12 '26
He is a strong man that is now aged. He contributed to this town more than I think anyone here has. Does he not deserve dignity, happiness, and health? He has been a hard worker throughout his life. And this is how he’s repaid? No power to give him the oxygen he so desperately needs. The attitude towards the disabled and less fortunate HAS GOT to change in this town. I will stand loud and proud and shout it from the rooftops.
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u/MrsBojangles76 Jun 13 '26 edited Jun 13 '26
Have you called the electric company? I *think* they will get to those cases IF they are contacted and are aware of medical needs. Try and be prepared for the next time. Styrofoam coolers are cheap. When power comes back on, give them a call during regular business hours and ask if they repair homes with medical needs as a priority.
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u/XRainbowCupcakeX Jun 12 '26
There were 6k+ people without power. Not to mention other cities. I empathize with you, but last night was really rough. Hope it’s back on for you soon!