Still without power in Centre County? Here are some resources to help
Three days after a severe storm passed through Centre County and left significant damage, a number of resources are available for the thousands who are still waiting for power to be restored.
After 35,000 customers had service impacted by the storm, West Penn Power expects power will be restored by 11 p.m. Sunday to the majority of those still affected. As of early Friday afternoon, 3,932 customers were still without power, with outages scattered across the county, according to the energy provider’s website.
For those still affected, there are a number of ways to charge devices, take a hot shower or get supplies. Below is a list of resources.
Where to get water and ice
- West Penn Power has made free water and ice available at Giant Stores in Centre County to customers with power outages. Stores are located at 255 Northland Center and 2121 S. Atherton St. in State College and 2699 Benner Pike in Bellefonte. At checkout, tell the cashier that you’re a FirstEnergy customer without power.
- A water filling station is available at Alpha Fire Station located at 2598 Green Tech Drive, State College.
Where to charge devices or take showers
- The Snow Shoe EMS ambulance station, 492 W. Sycamore Road, is open for people to charge electronics or get a cup of coffee or tea.
- Centre Hall Volunteer Fire Company, 134 Witmer Ave., Centre Hall, is open from 2-9 p.m. for residents to use showers, water and electricity. If you need assistance during normal business hours, message the fire company on Facebook.
- Patton Township’s board meeting room is available from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. for residents to charge their devices.
The College Township meeting room, 1481 E. College Ave., State College, is available to charge devices from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and can be accessed through the main doors and up the stairs to the left.
Miles Township Fire Company, 102 Broad St., Rebersburg, is open for people to charge devices and spend time.
The Bellefonte and Penns Valley YMCAs are open for hot showers, device charging and Wi-Fi access.
The North Club Health & Fitness, 1510 Martin St., State College, is open Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-noon for people to take a hot shower, charge devices and have coffee. No membership is needed.
How to replace food
- The State College Food Bank is providing supplemental and emergency food support. Residents do not need to be current food bank clients to receive assistance. To find out if you’re eligible and for more information, call the food bank at 814-234-2310.
- If you are a SNAP recipient and lost food during the storm, you may be eligible to apply to receive replacement SNAP benefits for the amount of the lost food. More information and a form to apply is available through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.
This story was originally published May 2, 2025 at 1:05 PM.
