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Emergency Alerts

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.

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CERT

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.

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Special Needs Sheltering

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.

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Need Help During an Evacuation?

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.

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 Our Mission:

Franklin County Emergency Management’s Mission is to minimize loss of life, personal injury, damage to property or the environment caused by natural or man-made disasters that affect the community.


What is Emergency Management?

Emergency Management involves plans, structures and arrangements established to engage the normal endeavors of government, voluntary, and private agencies in a comprehensive and coordinated way to respond to the whole spectrum of emergency needs.


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For information during a natural or man-made diaster call our office at 850-653-8977.

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On behalf of the City of Apalachicola, we extend our sincere thanks to the Franklin County Board of County Commissioner for extending the Local State of Emergency. Your support has been invaluable to our ongoing recovery efforts.

Water Services:
Water tank services will continue to operate at the following locations:
-Commercial District: Under the bridge
-Residential District: 192 Coach Wagoner Blvd
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5am June 18, 2025:

Another round of afternoon showers and thunderstorms is expected again this afternoon. Temperatures are forecast to climb into the low-mid 90s before those storms help cool a few of us off. #FLwx #GAwx #ALwx
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6/17 6 AM ET: Showers and storms will be fewer and farther between today than recent days. Still, if you happen to find yourself near one of these storms, expect frequent lightning, heavy downpours, and some gusty winds. Highs will be in the low to mid 90s with heat index values of 100-105. ... See MoreSee Less

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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 🌬️
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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.
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