Alert Franklin is a mass notification system. This system allows Franklin County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service to send emergency messages to your phone, email or both. These include but are not limited to, watches and warning, weather advisories, and evacuation orders. For more information or to subscribe, click the read more button below.
Our Community Emergency Response Team is always looking for individuals who are willing to volunteer and assist our community in times of crisis. Franklin County Emergency Management uses volunteers for events, activations, and emergency operations. Our community members have a wealth of experience and training. We needs members like you.
Special needs shelters are intended to provide, to an extent, an environment that can sustain an individual's level of health. If a person is medically stable but needs help with basic tasks or uses an electronic medical device and has no other evacuation options, they should pre-register for a special needs shelter.
If you are resident of Franklin County and you currently do not have transportation, you may register for transportation assistance in the event of a storm. During a hurricane that requires a mandatory evacuation of the county, Franklin County Emergency Management will provide transportation for residents to get to a shelter.
For information during a natural or man-made diaster call our office at 850-653-8977.
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6/15 7 AM ET - We still have good chances for showers and storms the next several days. Be ready to head indoors should a storm threaten! "When thunder roars, go indoors!"
Storms could contain:
-Dangerous lightning 🌩️
-Heavy rain 🌧️
-Strong winds 🌬️ ... See MoreSee Less
All residents coming to pick up water on the 15th from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Commercial District under the bridge or at 192 Coach Wagoner Blvd. please bring your own containers to fill up with water. ... See MoreSee Less
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners and the City of Apalachicola have declared a local state of emergency, emphasizing the health and safety of residents. An emergency meeting was held to mobilize resources swiftly. Ice and water trucks will be available starting June 15th from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Commercial District under the bridge and at 192 Coach Wagoner Blvd.
The City will continue partnering with Franklin County Emergency Management, Florida Division of Emergency Management, Sen. Simon, Rep. Shoaf, along with other key agencies until the issues are resolved. Questions regarding water issues should be addressed to the City of Apalachicola. To view the full press release, see the attachment. ... See MoreSee Less
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6/13 7 AM ET - Another summertime day, another round of afternoon storms. Y'all know the drill by now: "When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!"
Remember, lightning can strike well away from the parent storm. If you can hear thunder, you're close enough to be struck. ... See MoreSee Less
At the request of the City of Apalachicola, the Franklin County Board of County Commissioners are assisting the City of Apalachicola with the potable water issues they are currently experiencing. The county and city have signed a local state of emergency and will be working with Franklin County Emergency Management and the Florida Division of Emergency Management on acquiring assets to assist in this situation. Questions regarding water issues should be addressed to the city of Apalachicola. ... See MoreSee Less
6/13 7 AM ET - Another summertime day, another round of afternoon storms. Y'all know the drill by now: "When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!"
Remember, lightning can strike well away from the parent storm. If you can hear thunder, you're close enough to be struck. ... See MoreSee Less
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