FORT WAYNE, In. (WOWO): Storms and severe weather can be unpredictable, but now NIPSCO has a new way to keep its customers informed in the event of a power outage…

NIPSCO Alerts allows customers to sign up and receive power outage updates, including estimated restoration time via text, email or automated phone message. 

Customers can sign up on their website, or call 800-4-NIPSCO. In addition to NIPSCO Alerts, NIPSCO will continue to provide updates regarding outages on their website, mobile site, Facebook and Twitter page.

Other ways you can track outages include:

· NIPSCO.com/OutageCenter – Find a real-time outage map, current power outage status and estimated restoration times. 

· m.nipsco.com – View the same outage map and details on NIPSCO.com from your mobile device. 

· Facebook.com/NIPSCO or Twitter.com/NIPSCO – Follow NIPSCO’s progress through popular social media channels to view photos and power restoration updates.