According to the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) Storm Center Outage Map, 12,152 Bellmore residents are without power, while 9,408 Merrick residents remain out as of Oct. 31 at 10 p.m.
Here's a highlight of the areas where more than 1,000 customers are without power.
The most affected area is south of Camp Avenue, between Newbridge Road and Merrick Avenue, where 3,303 customers are out. South of Jerusalem Avenue, but eastward of Newbridge Road, another 2,455 customers are in the dark.
By the South Bellmore East Bay, another 1,486 people are powerless. Another 1,035 people are powerless just northwest of the Camp Avenue and Merrick Avenue intersection, and 1,302 are out near the southern tip of Merrick.
As of Oct. 31 at 10 p.m., 811,299 customers across Long Island remain affected by power outages, and 4,987 outages are still a problem system-wide.
To report an outage to LIPA, call 1-800-490-0075 or text 'REG' to 695472 (myLIPA) and then 'OUT.' For more important emergency contacts, tips and links, click here.
In a statement released Sunday, LIPA told customers to "prepare and plan for power outages, which based on the current track could last between 7 to 10 days."
The utility company also reminded customers to:
- Never touch or go near fallen wires, even if you think they are safe. Parents can use this opportunity to remind children that wires are dangerous. If you are in a vehicle that comes in contact with a downed wire, stay in your vehicle until help arrives.
- Make sure you have a working, battery powered radio or TV and a good supply of fresh replacement batteries.
- Have flashlights available for all family members.
- If an electric pump supplies your water, fill spare food-grade containers with water for cooking and washing in anticipation of a possible power interruption.
- Make sure all motor driven equipment, such as garage door openers, can be operated manually.
- When using a portable generator, make sure all LIPA-powered equipment is disconnected. This will avoid severe hazards when reconnecting the power to your home or business.
- Have a first aid kit at home and check its contents to make sure they are complete and up to date. If you have family members with special medical needs, such as insulin or other prescription drugs, check to make sure you have an adequate supply.
- Do not use charcoal to cook indoors; deadly carbon monoxide gas can accumulate in your home.
- If you have an elderly neighbor, be a Good Samaritan and check on his or her status. Even a quick telephone call during a storm can provide much appreciated assurance that help is nearby if needed.
- Should an electric power interruption occur, all sensitive equipment, such as computers and TVs should be disconnected until service is restored
- While LIPA does not provide generators to customers, if you have a generator we remind you to use it safely.
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I had to work Monday evening. I Knew I wouldn't be working Tuesday (and now to Friday). Even though the trains weren't running, The Merrick statiobn waiting room was open. My ride dropped me off there. It is a 25 minute walk to my sisters in North Bellmore (via Park Ave).There was a man and woman in the waiting room. So I went inside as well. We got to talking and to know each other. Finally the power went off after we had herd a boom. We knew a tr nsformer went on that one. I know things would now get crazy at all levels. Walking outside no lights as far as you can see up Merrick Ave (north and south). Then two MTA Police Officers and the K-9 unit came in and threw the three of us out. I asked "What harm would it be for us to stay here until dawm?" One officer asked me "What is your problem". I said "It's dangerous outside right now". Another Officer ask us for ID and said "Get out! You are not our problem." Simple as that with no furthure information. There was emergency lights and we all had our own small flashlights. Outside we stayed under the tresle, and was like being on the street with no protection. The Nassau Police was riding along Sunrise Hwy and Merrick Ave. One PO asked if we was okay. We told him our individual sistuation and said be safe. Now a SWAT team van came to us and and shine the big spot light on us. One told us to move on. I asked where are the shelters (I didn't talk to my sister yet and it was now after midnight), and we were told they would find out for us. They simply left. Around 12:30am, we started to walk to the local firehouse on Oakwood Ave. But after we had crossed Sunrise, a fire truck stopped and gave us useful info. He told us to go the firehouse now. "You can walk there". the driver said. He even radio to them. The coupIe walked. But I decided just walked to my sisters house. At 1:00 am it was dark as far as you see. I had my flashlight. But that 25 minute walk seemed like forever. I don't know whatever happened to that couple. After walking home. I should have definitely gone with them. But I thank the Merrick FD for what they did do. They at least talked to us and answered our question without the big ego like the cops. And yes everybody at all levels got their jobs cut out for them. May God be with everybody.
How dangerous it could have been with all the trees and wires down. I just wanted to be with my family at that point. I should have stayed with that couple and gone to the firehouse with them. But instead I had crossed Sunrise Hwy to flag down a Police car in which I thought would help us for. I can't say this enough how I praised the MerricK FD (this also includes past incidents with the North Bellmore). These men and women are all great and they are volunteers.