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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.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook :
Central Tropical Atlantic (AL92):
Showers and thunderstorms associated with a broad low pressure area located about midway between the Windward Islands and the coast of west Africa have become better organized since yesterday. Environmental conditions are conducive for additional development, and a tropical depression or storm is likely to form in the next day or two as the system moves west-northwestward or northwestward at 10 to 15 mph over the central tropical Atlantic. It has a high (90 percent) chance of formation in the next 48 hours and the next 7 days.
Eastern Tropical Atlantic:
A tropical wave emerging off the west coast of Africa is producing an area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Some slow development of this system is possible towards the mid to latter part of this week as it moves westward at 15 to 20 mph, moving from the eastern to central portion of the tropical Atlantic. It has a near zero chance of development in the next 48 hours and a low (20 percent) chance in the next 7 days.
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Atlántico Tropical Central (AL92):
Lluvias y tormentas eléctricas asociadas con un área amplia de baja presión ubicada alrededor de la mitad de camino entre las Islas de Barlovento y la costa de África occidental se han vuelto mejor organizadas desde ayer. Las condiciones
ambientales son propicias para un desarrollo adicional, y es probable que se forme una depresión o tormenta tropical en el próximo día o dos a medida que el sistema se mueve en el oeste-noroeste o en dirección noroeste a 10 a 15 mph sobre el Atlántico tropical central. Tiene una probabilidad alta (90 por ciento) de formación en 48 horas y en los proximos 7 dias.
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Day 14: Make a pet plan that includes EVERY member of your household!
Consider:
🦴 Supplies
🏷️ Identification
🏨 Pet-friendly shelters
🚗 Evacuation transportation
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It’s #FLPrepMonth & this week we remind you to ensure that your disaster supply kit is fully stocked for at least 7 days & includes:
🗂️ Important documents
🩹 First aid kit & medications
🔋 Batteries & chargers
For more ideas on what to pack 👉 FloridaDisaster.org/Kit ... See MoreSee Less