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West Branch Township hurricane guide

West Branch Township, in Potter County, is inland, so the remains of tropical storms are mainly a flash flood and wind concern. The township's website has a Floodplain Management page and lists its municipal building and maintenance building lines. For county emergency management, alerts, and shelters, use the agencies on the Potter County page.

Checked on October 10, 2026

Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from West Branch Township. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: westbranchtwp.com

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
Emergency 911 Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger.
Township municipal building 814-435-7898 Office line. Not for emergencies. 533 Germania Road, Galeton. Office hours are by appointment only.
Township maintenance building 814-435-1092 Roads and equipment. Office line. 213 Pigeon Hill Road, Galeton. Office hours are by appointment only.
Road and traffic conditions (PA 511) 511 Road closures and travel conditions.

Official alerts and information

  • West Branch Township Floodplain Management: The township's floodplain management page. Website.

County services that cover West Branch Township

Potter County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in West Branch Township. The Potter County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

  • Code Red app (Potter County): Free alerts about severe weather, evacuation notices, and other public safety emergencies through the Code Red app. Sign up before a storm. Website.
  • Emergency Incident Viewer: Real-time map of active emergency incidents in Potter County. Website.

Sources

Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.