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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 theenvironment caused by natural, technological, and human-caused disastersaffecting Franklin County.


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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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
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Day 8: Don’t rely on tape for storm protection!

🏠 Simple, low-cost measures now can prevent costly repairs later:

🔍 Check for loose shingles
🧹 Clear clogged gutters
🪟 Install storm shutters or plywood on windows

Be proactive & visit FloridaDisaster.org/PlanPrepare/Home #30Ways
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💰 Preparedness doesn’t have to break the bank!

This Florida Preparedness Month, take these simple, budget-friendly steps:
🏠 Know your zone, know your home
⛽ Halfway full is halfway there
🍃 If you can pick it up, put it up

Learn more by visiting: FloridaDisaster.org/PlanPrepare. #FLPrepMonth Florida Division of Emergency Management
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