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Johnstown power outage map: outages near you right now by zip code
This is a Johnstown power outage map near you — centered at lat 40.3267, lng -78.922 (the heart of Johnstown) and zoomed to neighborhood level. Use the +/− controls to drill down to your zip code; every Johnstown zip code is covered by reports submitted in the past few hours. Active outages appear in red; resolved outages within the past few hours in green.
For a wider regional view (statewide), see the Pennsylvania power outage map. For the nationwide live map, see the USA power outage map.
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Latest power outage update near you in Johnstown
For the most accurate estimated restoration time (ETR) for your address, the authoritative source is Penelec (FirstEnergy)’s official outage map — they can see exactly which circuit you’re on. Tap below to open it.
Open Penelec (FirstEnergy) live outage mapFor push notifications when crews are dispatched and power is restored, opt in to Penelec (FirstEnergy)’s SMS or app alerts — that’s the fastest way to get a personalized restoration update.
Community reports from Johnstown residents
Active power outages right now
The most recent active outages reported across the USA.
No active power outages reported right now. Report an outage if your lights just went out.
Data is based on user reports. Only active outages are shown. The confidence score is derived from the number of reports and their geographic proximity. For verified information, check your utility’s official outage map.
Report your outage in Johnstown
Adding your address to the live map helps neighbors know they’re not alone and lets us identify hotspots faster. For crew dispatch, you still need to call Penelec (FirstEnergy) directly — reporting here is supplementary.
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Reports are submitted anonymously and help other residents see where outages are happening. For official outage reporting, also contact your utility directly — only they can dispatch a crew.
Who to call for an outage in Johnstown
The utility that owns the poles & wires in Johnstown is Penelec (FirstEnergy). Use their dedicated outage line — not the general customer-service number.
Penelec (FirstEnergy)
All utilities serving Pennsylvania
PPL Electric Utilities
Eastern and central Pennsylvania (Allentown, Lancaster, Harrisburg).
1-800-342-5775FirstEnergy (Met-Ed / Penelec / Penn Power / West Penn Power)
Northern, western and central Pennsylvania.
1-888-544-4877Are Johnstown residents eligible for compensation?
Johnstown sits in Pennsylvania, so the rules that apply to your outage are Pennsylvania’s. PA PUC handles disputed claims. PECO, PPL, Duquesne and FirstEnergy accept spoilage claims case-by-case — no automatic credit.
Your Johnstown eligibility right now
File a claim with your utility within 60 days. PUC consumer complaint if denied.
For Johnstown addresses: file the claim directly with Penelec (FirstEnergy) (outage line 1-888-544-4877) — they own the wires in your neighborhood, so they handle the claim.
Quick checklist for your Johnstown claim:
- Photograph spoiled food before discarding it — date-stamped phone photos are accepted.
- Note the outage start and end times (your utility’s outage map archives this; screenshot it).
- Save replacement receipts for groceries, prescription refills and any damaged electronics.
- File within 30 days through Penelec (FirstEnergy)'s claims portal. Disputed claims go to the state PUC.
Renters in Johnstown: see the renters insurance breakdown — many HO-4 policies include a $500–$1,000 food spoilage benefit with no deductible, regardless of cause. For Pennsylvania-wide rules and the state PUC complaint pathway, see the Pennsylvania compensation page.