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.
All evacuation orders for Franklin County have now been lifted. Please remain cautious while traveling, as some areas are still experiencing power outages, and crews are diligently working to restore electricity and clear debris from the roadways. Law enforcement, EMS, and other first responders are on-site to ensure the safety of our community. We kindly ask that you avoid the roads as much as possible to allow them to perform their duties. Be alert for wildlife on roads and bridges, as they may be disoriented and displaced due to the storm.
Residents are reminded that if you experience power outages or encounter downed power lines, please report this to Duke Energy by calling 1-800-228-8485 or visiting www.duke-energy.com/outages.
If you have suffered any damages from the storm, please report them through our website by clicking the “Need to Report Damages?” icon, or complete this form: forms.gle/MNic9BNu3Shja8an9. ... See MoreSee Less
Photos from Florida Division of Emergency Management's post ... See MoreSee Less
If you have incurred any damages from the storm, please report them through our website by clicking the “Need to Report Damages?” icon, or complete this form: forms.gle/MNic9BNu3Shja8an9. ... See MoreSee Less
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is experiencing a phone system outage. Both 911 and the non-emergency number 850-670-8500, are currently down. Until further notice, the ONLY working number to reach dispatch is 850-340-3811.
If you need emergency assistance or need to contact dispatch for any reason, please call 850-340-3811. ... See MoreSee Less
Residents please remember if power outages occur and power lines are down, report this to Duke Energy by calling 1-800-228-8485 or visiting www.duke-energy.com/outages. ... See MoreSee Less
At this time Saint George Island Bridge is back open. ... See MoreSee Less
The St. George Island Bridge is closed at this time due to high winds. ... See MoreSee Less
Tornado Warning issued October 9 at 3:12PM EDT until October 9 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Gulf County in the Panhandle of Florida...
Southwestern Franklin County in Big Bend Florida...
* Until 345 PM EDT/245 PM CDT/.
* At 311 PM EDT/211 PM CDT/, a severe thunderstorm capable of
producing a tornado was located over St George Island, moving
northwest at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
St George Island and Eastpoint around 315 PM EDT.
Apalachicola around 320 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Franklin, Bay City, Apalachicola Airport, Creels, Tilton, Beverly,
and Hays Place.
Max Hail Size - 0 ... See MoreSee Less
Hurricane #Isaias is expected to make landfall on the Central Gulf Coast later today, bringing a threat of heavy rainfall and flash flooding to the region. Numerous instances of flash flooding are likely, some of which will be significant.
Rainfall of 4-8" across southern Alabama, the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend, and southwest Georgia. Localized totals up to 15" are possible, particularly within banding across the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend.
Across much of the remainder of the Southeast, rainfall of 2-5 inches are expected. Localized higher amounts up to 10" are possible, especially across the Southern Appalachians and coastal Carolinas. ... See MoreSee Less