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Thousands of Hoosier customers lost power during the week of heavy storms, prompting frustration.

In remote parts of the state, electric co-ops are the only way residents can get power to their homes. They face a unique set of challenges that set them apart from Duke and AES.

Duke Energy and AES Indiana said they did their best to restore power, but a consumer advocacy group said the utilities could have done more.

The effectiveness of Monroe County Emergency Management’s response was a topic of a staff report and public comment at this week's board of commissioners meeting.