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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.
1/2/26:
There is a Marginal Risk for Severe Weather on Saturday as a cold front sweeps across the region from northwest to southeast. Isolated damaging wind gusts and hail are possible along with a tornado or two. Otherwise, some much needed rain is forecast to fall across much of the region. It won't be a drought-buster, but any little bit will help.
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Dec 29 2:45pm ET - Forecast temperatures dropped a degree or two with the update this afternoon so we have expanded the cold weather advisory east and to the Gulf coast for much of our forecast area. While hard freeze temperatures (below 26°F) are NOT expected tonight, the main component driving the cold weather advisory is the wind. Forecast wind chills will be around 17 - 24°F across a large portion of the forecast area Tuesday morning so bundle up! Colder overnight lows don't arrive until Tuesday night when the wind begins to back off.
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Franklin County is anticipated to face near-freezing or freezing temperatures through the upcoming holiday. To help ensure the safety of both you and your home, please follow these precautionary steps:
❄️Check on elderly relatives and neighbors to ensure they have effective ways to stay warm in the coming days as temperatures drop. Verify that their heating devices are functioning properly to prevent fire hazards.
❄️Bring pets indoors early. If you have outdoor pets, provide them with options to escape the cold. Offering warm blankets and bedding will help keep them cozy if bringing them inside isn’t possible.
❄️Protect cold-sensitive plants and vegetation with appropriate coverings.
❄️Ensure that smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are in good working order.
❄️Never leave portable heating sources unattended.
❄️Keep a safe distance between all flammable materials and heaters.
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With cold weather around the corner please make sure that you check on your neighbors and protect your pets by bringing them inside! ... See MoreSee Less
12/28/25
A few showers swing through the region Monday; they won't be drought busters, but will provide a few rain drops at least. Much colder temperatures follow the front Monday night through Wednesday with Wind Chills down in the low-mid 20s in the morning.
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