Public Notices

Franklin County acquired FEMA funding through the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program to develop a Flood Mitigation Plan. This plan will support the County’s Local Mitigation Strategy and is designed to accomplish the following:

Maintain the County’s CRS certification and improve its rating which results in savings to homeowners on their insurance premiums
Educate the residents of Franklin County through outreach about the hazards of flooding
Identify flood prone areas throughout the County and sources of flooding
Identify loss reduction measures through effective mitigation strategies
Raise awareness of the beneficial functions of the floodplain.

The Plan was developed and organized following the ten step process under Section 510, “Floodplain Management Planning”, National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System Coordinator’s Manual (April 6, 2016 Draft Edition). The ten step planning process includes:

Organize;
Involve the public;
Coordinate;
Assess the hazard;
Assess the problem;
Set goals;
Review possible activities;
Draft an action plan;
Adopt the plan; and
Implement, evaluate, and revise the

The public and other internal and external stakeholders are highly encouraged to review and provide feedback to this plan. This plan will remain on the county’s EM website until close of business on Monday, October 31st.

To Access the Franklin County Flood Mitigation Plan Click Here

Email Feedback to EMFRANKLIN@Franklinemergencymanagement.com

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FRANKLIN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF

Solid Waste & Recycling – Animal Control – Parks & Recreation

210 State Road 65

Eastpoint, Florida 32328

Tel.: 850-670-8167

Fax: 850-670-5716

Email: fcswd@fairpoint.net

PUBLIC NOTICE

Right-of-Way Debris

Franklin County’s goal is to maintain clean and safe roadsides. The uncontrolled and unsanitary right-of-way disposal of debris by residents in unincorporated areas, is strictly prohibited by Franklin County Ordinance No. 2016-06. Not only is the debris and trash placement against the law, it degrades the appearance of the county roads and adjacent properties. Any person violating any provision of this ordinance is subject to penalties. If you are in the incorporated area of the County, please contact City Hall for direction on Right-of-Way debris pickup schedule and guidelines.

Allowable Right-of-Way Debris in unincorporated areas of Franklin County

Yard trash limbs up to 18” in diameter, no more than 4 ft. long.

Pine straw, pine cones, leaves and grass clippings

*It is prohibited for Contractors to dispose of debris on the Right-of-Way.*

Any other debris will be the owner’s responsibility to dispose of properly at the Central Landfill

Please take the advantage of the once a month Amnesty days

2017 AMNESTY DAY SCHEDULE

Sat. Jan 14 Wed. May 17 Wed. Sept. 13

Wed. Feb 15 Wed. June 14 Sat. Oct. 14

Wed. March 15 Sat. July 15 Wed. Nov. 14

Sat. April 15 Wed. Aug. 16 Wed. Dec. 13

DEBRIS WHICH IS BROUGHT IN BY COMMERICAL CONTRACTORS

OR BUILDERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AS AMNESTY

Franklin County Central Landfill Hours of Operation

October 1st – March 31st Winter Hours 9am – 4:30pm

April 1^st – September 30th Summer Hours 7am – 4:30pm

Closed on County Holidays and weekends, except for Saturday Amnesty Days.

If you have any questions, please call the Franklin County Central Landfill at 850-670-8167

or email fcswd@fairpoint.net.

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