Less about doge cuts in this context and more that this part of Indiana's power distribution network is above ground (versus underground) and climate change is causing more severe weather events in this latitude corridor. The cost to bury electrical distribution infra to improve reliability where these weather events are increasing in quantity and severity is another climate cost that will need to be paid for (or it isn't paid for, response time increases from historical time, and those who can afford it use batteries and solar to avoid it).

https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/illinois-is-experiencin...

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/watch-out-tornado...

https://www.tornadopath.com/tornado-alley