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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.
A few strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon, starting along the coast and I-75 corridor and spreading inland and westward. The strongest storms could produce strong wind gusts of 40-60 mph, locally heavy downpours, and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning. ... See MoreSee Less
Photos from US National Weather Service Tallahassee Florida's post ... See MoreSee Less
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6/25/26
Showers and thunderstorms can be expected today and tomorrow. A lull in thunderstorm activity this weekend will allow for temperatures to increase to mid and upper 90s with heat indices above 100°. These extreme temperatures may affect those that are vulnerable to heat. ... See MoreSee Less
Okay so now there’s a water advisory for 3 of our beaches. ... See MoreSee Less
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Beach Flags for Thursday, June 18th, 2026:
The beach flags at the St. George Island public beach and Alligator Point are RED.
The flags for the St. George Island State Park are RED.
Flags for south St. Joseph Peninsula and Indian Pass are DOUBLE RED.
Flags for William J “Billy Joe” Rish Recreation Area are DOUBLE RED.
Beach Flags at the T. H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, are DOUBLE RED.
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE BIG HOLES ON THE BEACH - IT IS A HAZARD FOR ANYONE WALKING IN THE EARLY MORNING OR EVENING!! ... See MoreSee Less