UPDATE: About 50 LIPA Customers Affected By North Fork Power Outages

The Long Island Power Authority has reported scattered heat-related power outages across the North Fork as of Saturday morning. Areas in each hamlet from Mattituck to Orient Point and Shelter Island have been affected.

High temperatures and high electric demand can sometimes cause scattered heat-related outages, according to the Long Island Power Authority.

In a statement, LIPA said that it has sufficient supply to meet energy demand during the heat wave. They encouraged customers to use electricity efficiently during the heat and high humidity.

Extra crews will be on duty this weekend to respond to heat-related outages.

To use energy efficiently during periods of high heat and humidity, customers should, according to LIPA do the following:

• Put air conditioners on timers, don't let them run when not at home;
• Set air conditioners at 78 degrees;
• Use fans to circulate cool air, which helps cut air conditioner use;
• Set refrigerators and freezers at most efficient temperatures; and
• Run major appliances such as clothes and dishwashers in the morning or late evening to avoid the peak demand hours of 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Customers who experience an outage should call 1-800-490-0075 or can visit LIPA’s Storm Center website.