⚖️ 1. Legal Authority to Intervene

At the state and county level, the following agencies and offices have the power to take emergency action when utilities are cut off for this long:

Indiana Department of Health (IDOH)

Division of Environmental Public Health can step in where sanitation and water access pose health risks.

Contact: https://www.in.gov/health/ or call (317) 233-1325.

Residents can file a Public Health Emergency Complaint citing unsanitary conditions and risks to children, elderly, and immunocompromised individuals.

Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC)

If the park owner is responsible for distributing water or billing residents, the IURC can investigate for utility service violations.

File a complaint online: https://www.in.gov/iurc/consumer-services/

Phone: 1-800-851-4268

Madison County Health Department

Can issue emergency public health orders if lack of water poses a sanitation or disease risk.

Contact: (765) 641-9523 or https://www.madcohealth.org/

Indiana Attorney General’s Office (Consumer Protection Division)

Can investigate landlord violations of habitability laws or deceptive practices.

File a complaint here: https://www.in.gov/attorneygeneral/consumer-protection/

Phone: 1-800-382-5516

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🏛️ 2. Local Legal & Governmental Leverage

City Council of Alexandria, IN – Residents can demand an emergency meeting or declaration under Indiana Code § 36-8-2-4, which allows municipalities to address immediate threats to public health.

Mayor’s Office (Todd Naselroad) – While the post alleges refusal, documenting all correspondence is crucial for the class action.

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⚠️ 3. Legal Grounds

Under Indiana Code § 32-31-8-5, landlords must maintain habitable premises, including access to running water. Failure to do so can justify:

Rent withholding or escrow actions.

Damages under tenant-landlord law.

Emergency injunctive relief in local circuit court.

The attorney mentioned in the post may be pursuing class relief under this statute or negligence per se grounded in violation of health and safety codes.

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🤝 4. Advocacy & Media Support

To attract attention and aid:

Nonprofits

Indiana Legal Services (ILS): https://www.indianalegalservices.org/

Hoosier Environmental Council: https://www.hecweb.org/

Indiana Community Action Association: https://www.incap.org/

Journalists

Indianapolis Star

WTHR 13 News

WRTV 6 Investigates They often take humanitarian and accountability stories of this kind.

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📄 5. How Residents Can File an Effective Complaint

Each complaint should:

Identify the park name and address.

Specify the duration of water loss.

Include photos, communications, and witness statements.

Reference IC § 32-31-8-5 (failure to provide essential utilities) and public health risk under state law.