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.
Just a few more days until the grand Pre-Hurricane Season Celebration, and we’re buzzing with excitement to see everyone there! Get ready to explore a wonderland of booths featuring everything from disaster preparedness wisdom and local services to crafty creations, delectable eats, thirst-quenching drinks, and more. Let the kiddos loose on carnival games—just a $1 per game—with prizes galore. Plus, don’t miss the chance to snag a $300 grill and smoker combo in our awesome raffle! Music maestros Qualia Sound will keep the beats pumping all day.
Feast Your Eyes on Our Stellar Vendor Lineup:
🔵 Franklin County CERT
🔵 Franklin County Emergency Management
🔵 Art on the Half Shell
🔵 Bavarian Beach Bums
🔵 H&D Eatz
🔵 Sweet Pops
🔵 Sea Monkey Creations
🔵 H2O Sportz Look N & Hook N
🔵 Sydney Nichols Art
🔵 Qualia Sound
🔵 Epoch Artisan
🔵 M&K Wondershop
🔵 KK Street Corn
🔵 Ciera’s Succulents
🔵 Nutty Bunch Boiled Peanuts
🔵 El Corozal on the Go
🔵 Crystal Lee Tie-Dye
🔵 DT Designs
🔵 Gray Graphics Apparel
🔵 Southern Charms Lemonade
🔵 Fish-N-Chick
🔵 US Country Wildflowers
🔵 Scentsy Independent Fragrance Consultant
🔵 Ham Radio Club
🔵 Forgotten Coast Branch & Brush
🔵 Legal Services of North Florida
🔵 Weem’s Hospital
🔵 Department of Health
🔵 Supervisor of Elections
🔵 Property Appraiser
🔵 Alabaster Box Boutique
Join us for a day filled with fun, food, and community spirit!
Pre-Hurricane Season Celebration ... See MoreSee Less
Photos from US National Weather Service Tallahassee Florida's post ... See MoreSee Less
We're buzzing with excitement to welcome everyone to the Pre-Hurricane Season Celebration on May 16th, 2026! Get ready for a whirlwind of fun with a stellar lineup of vendors, thrilling games for the kiddos, and prizes galore. And don't miss out on our raffle! Snag a ticket now or at the event for a chance to win a new sizzling $300 Smoker and Grill Set. Give us a ring to grab your tickets or swing by and see us! ... See MoreSee Less
5/11 630am ET - A few strong thunderstorms are expected today, bringing familiar hazards such as gusty winds, dangerous lightning, small hail and brief torrential downpours. Be ready, and head indoors when storms approach. ... See MoreSee Less
REMINDER: FRANKLIN COUNTY IS UNDER A BURN BAN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, FOR A COPY OF THE BURN BAN, go to our website: www.franklinemergencymanagement.com/public-notices/
To view wildfires in our area visit: www.fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Wildland-Fire/Current-Wildfire-Information
Franklin County is currently under a burn ban. Residents are reminded that no outdoor burning is allowed at this time.
The only exception is grilling for cooking purposes. Please use grills safely and keep them attended at all times.
Do not burn yard debris, trash, piles, barrels, or any other outdoor materials until the burn ban has been lifted.
As of 4/16/2026 we are in an Exceptional Drought and under a Red Flag Warning, this means critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or happening with the next 24 hours.
These restrictions are in place to help prevent wildfires and protect our community. ... See MoreSee Less
We're buzzing with excitement to welcome everyone to the Pre-Hurricane Season Celebration on May 16th, 2026! Get ready for a whirlwind of fun with a stellar lineup of vendors, thrilling games for the kiddos, and prizes galore. And don't miss out on our raffle! Snag a ticket now or at the event for a chance to win a new sizzling $300 Smoker and Grill Set. Give us a ring to grab your tickets or swing by and see us! ... See MoreSee Less
Photos from US National Weather Service Tallahassee Florida's post ... See MoreSee Less
Photos from US National Weather Service Tallahassee Florida's post ... See MoreSee Less
🧰 Having your supplies ready ahead of a storm helps you stay safe, comfortable & self-sufficient if power or services are disrupted.
Be sure to restock with the basics this Florida Hurricane Preparedness Week:
✔️ Water (one gallon per person, per day)
✔️ Non-perishable food
✔️ Flashlights & extra batteries
✔️ Medications & important documents
✔️ Emergency weather radio
Think about your household’s specific needs—pets, kids, or medical equipment & plan accordingly.
🎒 Build it now, so you’re ready later. Get the full checklist at FloridaDisaster.org/Kit. ... See MoreSee Less