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.
It’s the Final Day of Severe Weather Awareness Week, & we are focusing on how to prepare for extreme temperatures.
❄ Severe cold outbreaks occur in Florida at least once a year. Knowing the 5 P's of cold weather prep helps you & your loved ones stay prepared & warm ⬇ ... See MoreSee Less
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🌀 Day 4 of Severe Weather Awareness Week focuses on hurricanes and flooding in Florida.
Did you know? Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, and flooding can happen in Florida any time of year.
➡ Make sure your home is ready for emergencies: FloridaDisaster.org/PlanPrepare ... See MoreSee Less
It’s Day 3 of Severe Weather Awareness Week!
⛈ Today, #FLSWAW gives tips on how to stay safe during Thunderstorms & Tornadoes.
Storms can produce lightning, damaging winds, hail & tornadoes. To keep yourself & loved ones safe, seek shelter when conditions arise.
➡ To learn more, visit FloridaDisaster.org/Hazards.
Don't forget to sign up for Alert Franklin to receive local alerts about Severe Weather!
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2/4/26 6AM EST 🌧️📝
RAIN is the name of the game today! It'll be much welcomed given our ongoing drought conditions. We need as much as we can get because there isn't any more expected for at least another week. ... See MoreSee Less
3:30pm 2/3/26:
Some plain ole fashioned rain is on the way late tonight into Wednesday. Rainfall totals are generally forecast to be between 0.25" to 0.75", but a few locations could exceed 1" of much needed rain.
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🌊 Day 2 of Severe Weather Awareness Week focuses on marine hazards & rip currents. #FLSWAW
#DYK rip currents can move faster than an Olympic swimmer—up to 8 ft/sec?
➡ To stay safe & learn more, visit FloridaDisaster.org/Marine. ... See MoreSee Less
Lightning doesn’t wait — neither should your alerts.
AlertFranklin notifies you when severe weather is nearby so you know when it’s time to head indoors.
Today is Day 1 of Severe Weather Awareness Week (#FLSWAW), focusing on lightning safety. When thunder roars, go indoors!
👉 Sign up for AlertFranklin: www.franklinemergencymanagement.com/alert-franklin/ today.
➡ Learn more: floridadisaster.org/lightning🌩️ ... See MoreSee Less
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