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 Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Missing Person Alert for William Jerome Collins, 73, last heard from at 8:15 PM on 4/21/26. A silver alert has been issued. We request the community to check their surveillance cameras for a truck and an individual matching the following description from April 21 at noon onwards.
- Collins was last known wearing a black & white shirt, khaki pants, and black shoes.
- He was last seen in Apalachicola, FL heading home.
- He may be traveling in a 2018 Silver Toyota Tundra, FL tag number JFIV09.
If you have any information, please contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office at 850-670-8500. ... See MoreSee Less
We've got a stellar lineup of booths for the event, but we’re hungry for more food vendors! If you're ready to dish out some deliciousness, give us a call at 850-370-6576 or email amandaa@franklincountyflorida.com. ... See MoreSee Less
⚠️ 4/23: FLSERT, local emergency management officials & the Florida Forest Service are actively monitoring wildfires throughout the state.
Your area may be experiencing smoky conditions due to nearby wildfires.
Dry & breezy conditions are expected to continue today, which will encourage erratic & dangerous wildfire behavior.
To protect yourself & your loved ones, be sure to:
🚨 Monitor local alerts & evacuate if ordered by officials
😷 Be cautious of poor air quality—limit outdoor activity & wear a mask
📦 Keep a go bag ready with essentials
🏠 Close windows, doors & vents to keep smoke out
🚗 Know multiple evacuation routes
⛽ Keep your gas tank at least half full
Stay ready so you don't have to get ready! FloridaDisaster.org/Wildfire ... See MoreSee Less
Photos from US National Weather Service Tallahassee Florida's post ... See MoreSee Less
Hey Franklin County! We’re here at the Health and Wellness Community Resource Fair in Carrabelle at the Senior Center! Come and see us! ... See MoreSee Less
We've got a stellar lineup of booths for the event, but we’re hungry for more food vendors! If you're ready to dish out some deliciousness, give us a call at 850-370-6576 or email amandaa@franklincountyflorida.com. ... See MoreSee Less
🔥 Peak wildfire season is here—be ready before smoke is in the air.
Be sure to capture what’s important to you & your family as you get #WildfireReady:
▪️ Photograph your home, vehicle & valuable or irreplaceable items
▪️ Save copies of housing payments & insurance policies
▪️ Keep records of IDs & important documents
📸 Take photos now to speed up your recovery after a disaster like a wildfire impacts your area. ... See MoreSee Less
REMINDER: FRANKLIN COUNTY IS UNDER A BURN BAN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, FOR A COPY OF THE BURN BAN, go to our website: www.franklinemergencymanagement.com/public-notices/
To view wildfires in our area visit: www.fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Wildland-Fire/Current-Wildfire-Information
Franklin County is currently under a burn ban. Residents are reminded that no outdoor burning is allowed at this time.
The only exception is grilling for cooking purposes. Please use grills safely and keep them attended at all times.
Do not burn yard debris, trash, piles, barrels, or any other outdoor materials until the burn ban has been lifted.
As of 4/16/2026 we are in an Exceptional Drought and under a Red Flag Warning, this means critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or happening with the next 24 hours.
These restrictions are in place to help prevent wildfires and protect our community. ... See MoreSee Less
4/21/26 6AM ET 📝🌡️🌧️📈
A warming/moistening trend defines the remainder of this week with dry/elevated fire weather. However, rain chances return to the forecast this weekend in addition to thunderstorms. Drought is unlikely to improve, but fire concerns should lessen. ... See MoreSee Less