Over 1,000 Power Outages in Deer Park

The Long Island Power Authority is reporting over 1,000 outages in Deer Park following a severe thunderstorm that rolled through the area around noon.

1,074 customers were without power in Deer Park as of 1:45 p.m., according to the LIPA power outages website. Service is not expected to return until at least 6:30 p.m.

Over 6,000 outages are being reported Island-wide by LIPA. Deer Park's 1,000 customers accounts for nearly nine percent of the village's electrical customers.

More storms are expected throughout the afternoon and power outages could become more numerous as severe storms develop.

Here's some helpful tips if you're stuck in the dark:

• LIPA's Outage Hotline number is 1-800-490-0075 or 631-755-6900.
• Check out LIPA's website via smartphone here to see the latest updates on power restoration and current outages.