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.
The National Forests in Florida encourage everyone to be cautious as wildfires continue to ignite across the state. Drought conditions combined with breezy and warm weather are increasing the risk of wildfire. Natural caused wildfires will occur with thunderstorms so be careful with fire to reduce the amount of human caused fires our wildland firefighters respond to.
There are currently five active wildfires on Osceola National Forest. Although the Oakhead and East Bank fires are 100% contained, all fires are still actively burning or smoldering on the interiors. The Apalachicola and Ocala National Forests have also been battling wildfires. Have a plan if you live near a forest or active wildfire and be very careful with fire or anything that causes a spark in or around forested areas.
Whether you are on the Osceola, the Apalachicola, or the Ocala National Forest, or any public land in Florida, think safety and protect your National Forests and public lands.
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For the last day of #FloridaWildfireAwarenessWeek, we’re covering wildfire prevention & safety.
🔥🔥 #DYK? A typical year in Florida will see more than 4,100 fires burn nearly 165,000 acres of land.
It’s especially important this time of year to follow these tips below & stay #WildfireReady!
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🔥🔥 #DYK? The leading cause of wildfires across the state is unauthorized burns & individuals burning yard waste.
Day 4 of #FloridaWildfireAwarenessWeek is all about prevention! Follow the tips below to help keep Florida communities safe.
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Franklin County Board of County Commissioners has issued a Burn Ban for Franklin County as of 04/08/2026.
This burn ban was issued due to lack of rainfall, high winds, and extreme drought. Franklin County Emergency Management along with the Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will continue to monitor this situation and will update as necessary.
FRANKLIN COUNTY EMERGENCY DECLARATION ORDER 26-01
AN ORDER AND DECLARATION REGARDING OPEN BURNING
WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, authorizing political subdivisions to take whatever prudent actions is necessary to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the community; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 252, Florida Statutes authorizes political subdivisions to take all necessary action and issue any necessary orders to protect human life; and
WHEREAS, the Franklin County Board of County Commissioners authorizes the Chairman of the Board to issue Emergency Declaration Order 26-01, dated April 8, 2026, at 12:00 PM; and
WHEREAS, Franklin County has Adopted Emergency Order26-01 in order to take actions that continue to be necessary to protect the public; and
WHEREAS, based on current conditions, the Director of Emergency Management recommends that the Board ban the burning of debris and trash.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED THAT THE FOLLOWING IS PROHIBITED IN Franklin COUNTY, FLORIDA:
1. Open burning, except (a) outdoor grills used in preparing food; and (b) commercial land clearing where on-site inspection and approval has been granted by the Florida Forest Service, on a case-by-case basis, and it is determined that there will be sufficient fire suppression equipment and personnel on-site.
2. The sale, use and/or discharge of items listed in Florida Statute 791.01(4)(fireworks) using explosive or combustible compounds.
3. The use or discharge of flares.
4. The use of outdoor burning devices, excluding attended and monitored barbeque or cooking equipment.
5. Any otherwise lawful outdoor burning, such as lawn, debris, or trash burning.
6. The parking of vehicles with catalytic converters in high grassy areas.
7. The disposal of matches or cigarettes, etc., except in proper disposal containers.
Exception. The use of an air curtain incinerator is allowed for the combustion of land clearing debris or storm-related natural vegetative debris, provided the incinerator has a Florida Department of Environmental Protection air permit or has been exempted from air permitting by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. If an air curtain incinerator has been exempted from air permitting by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, prior authorization to use the incinerator must be obtained from the Florida Forest Service. Prior to use of the air curtain incinerator, the user shall notify Franklin County Emergency Services of the date and time of the burn.
Any person violating this Order or any person who willfully fails or refuse to comply with the order or orders of any duly authorized law enforcement officer or personnel charged with the responsibility for the enforcement of such Order shall, upon conviction, therefore, be punished in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 252.50.
If any provision of this Order is invalidated by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions of the Order, which shall continue to have the full force and effect of law.
The Order shall remain in effect during the local state of emergency unless otherwise modified or rescinded.
This Order shall be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court immediately following its adoption.
Adopted this 8th day of April 2026.
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