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.
10/6/26 755AM ET 🌀🔑📝
Our best advice is to stay up to date with the latest official forecasts on this system from trusted sources. Don't get caught up in model runs, spaghetti plots, etc., especially so early. Trends are subject to change from day-to-day. We'll keep y'all posted as new information arrives. ... See MoreSee Less
10/6/26:
Rain slowly moves from northwest to southeast throughout the day with the highest chance across Florida and south-central Georgia. An additional inch or two of rain is possible today with locally higher amounts along the coast. Temps will generally be in the 70s today. ... See MoreSee Less
Photos from Florida Division of Emergency Management's post ... See MoreSee Less
Duvall Road closure from McIntyre Road to CR 67 due to being under water. ... See MoreSee Less
STORMWATER UPDATE
The City of Apalachicola is aware of several flooded areas throughout the city and is working to address them as quickly as possible.
Due to the significant amount of rainfall received, many drainage systems are currently at capacity. While most drains are not clogged, the volume of water is causing drainage to slow down and resulting in temporary flooding in some areas.
Our crews are actively monitoring conditions and working to help alleviate flooding as quickly and safely as possible.
If you are experiencing any water or sewer issues, please contact City Hall so we can assist you. ... See MoreSee Less
Water & Sewer Advisory
Due to storm tide and heavy rainfall, the City’s Water & Sewer Department is working to manage the system and prevent stormwater impacts.
Residents are asked to please minimize water usage at this time to help our crews pump out the sewer lines and keep the system operating as efficiently as possible.
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and patience as our crews work through these conditions. For any questions or concerns, please contact City Hall. ... See MoreSee Less
Due to heavy rainfall, many roads in Franklin County are flooded. Please use extreme caution while driving, avoid roads covered by water, and never drive through flooded areas. Minor river/coastal flooding along with standing water in ditches, ponds, and low lying areas will continue with the expected rainfall over the next few days.. ... See MoreSee Less
10/5/26:
A cold front moves through the area later today into tonight before it stalls over the northern Gulf on Tuesday. More rain, some heavy, remains ahead of the front and we'll contend with off and on rain much of the day before we start to see it taper off from northwest to southeast. A few showers linger durin the day Tuesday for the Florida Big Bend & southern Georgia before we dry out some Wednesday and Thursday. More rain returns to the forecast next weekend. ... See MoreSee Less
10/3/26:
A Flood Watch is in effect for portions of the FL Panhandle this weekend into early Monday morning. Rainfall totals will generally rain between 3" to 6" in this area with locally higher amounts of 8"+.
Elsewhere, 2" to 5" of rain are forecast the next few days. ... See MoreSee Less