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.
Water Distribution for Apalachicola Residents
The City of Apalachicola, in partnership with Franklin County Emergency Management, will be distributing water only to residents of the City of Apalachicola on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025.
📍 Location: 28 Airport Rd, Apalachicola
🗓 Date: September 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in helping make sure this resource gets to the residents who need it most. 💙
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🌀🌀 September marks the historical peak of hurricane season which means it’s time to officially launch Florida Preparedness Month! First step - MAKE A PLAN!
Remember – plans should be specific to each household or business.
Learn more by visiting: FloridaDisaster.org/PlanPrepare. #FLPrepMonth Florida Division of Emergency Management ... See MoreSee Less
🌀🌀 September marks the historical peak of hurricane season which means it’s time to officially launch Florida Preparedness Month! First step - MAKE A PLAN!
Remember – plans should be specific to each household or business.
Learn more by visiting: FloridaDisaster.org/PlanPrepare. #FLPrepMonth Florida Division of Emergency Management ... See MoreSee Less
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#RipCurrent Safety Tips to Know BEFORE You Go!
🏖️Check the beach forecast at www.weather.gov/beach
🚩Look for beach warning signs or flags.
🤔If unsure about conditions, ask a lifeguard.
🏊Always swim near lifeguards & know how to swim BEFORE you venture in!
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August 25th: Today is Day 1 of our Rip Current Awareness Week leading up to Labor Day Weekend. We know many families use this weekend for one final beach vacation. If you are headed to the beach:
🦩☀🏖 Always check out your beach forecast, including the rip current risk, for vacation BEFORE you dip your toes in the sand: www.weather.gov/beach. ... See MoreSee Less
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