DROP-INO centres have been opened across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and Powys to support residents affected by power outages caused by Storm Darragh. Dyfed-Powys Police has confirmed these centres offer warm spaces, hot drinks, and charging facilities, with some providing additional amenities like hot showers.
Carmarthenshire
Leisure centres in Carmarthen, St Clears, and Llandovery are available until midnight tonight. They will reopen tomorrow at 6:30am in Carmarthen and St Clears, and at 7:30am in Llandovery.
Services available:
- Warm spaces with hot drinks
- Charging facilities for electric devices
- Hot water for flasks to take home
- Shower facilities
Ceredigion
Support centres have been set up at:
- Council Offices, Penmorfa, Aberaeron
- Cardigan Leisure Centre
- Plascrug Leisure Centre, Aberystwyth
Services include:
- Warm spaces with hot drinks
- Charging facilities for electric devices
- Hot water for flasks to take home
- Shower facilities (excluding Aberaeron)
Pembrokeshire
Leisure centres in Haverfordwest, St Davids, Letterston, Tenby, Pembroke, and Crymych are open until 9:00pm tonight. They will reopen at 6:00am tomorrow. Crymych is also available for those near the Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire borders.
Powys
Welshpool and Brecon leisure centres will remain open until midnight and may stay open overnight if needed.
Services include:
- Warm spaces
- Hot drinks and snacks
- Charging facilities for electronic devices
Residents are encouraged to check their local council’s website or social media for the most up-to-date information.
Community resilience
Dyfed-Powys Police praised the public’s spirit during the storm. A spokesperson said: “We’d like to say a big thank you to everyone in our communities for pulling together to check on neighbours, friends, and family members over the past few days – your help is making a huge difference.”
For further updates, follow Dyfed-Powys Police or your local council online.
