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.
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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
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🌧️ Weather Update for the Florida Panhandle & Surrounding Areas 🌧️
⚠️ Heavy Rain & Flooding Threat
The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur are moving through the region and combining with a cold front, bringing the potential for significant rainfall through Friday.
💧 Expected rainfall: 3–7 inches
💧 Isolated areas could receive 8–12 inches
⚠️ Flash flooding may develop quickly and could become dangerous or life-threatening in some locations.
A Flood Watch remains in effect for much of the Florida Panhandle, Southeast Alabama, and portions of Southwest Georgia.
🌪️ Severe Weather Possible
Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible today and Friday, with threats including:
• Damaging wind gusts
• Isolated tornadoes
• Frequent lightning
🏞️ River Flooding
Heavy rainfall may lead to rising water levels and minor flooding along area rivers, including the Choctawhatchee, Pea, and Shoal River basins.
🏖️ Beach Hazards
⚠️ High Risk of Rip Currents:
• Walton, Bay, and Gulf Counties through Sunday
• Franklin County through Saturday
🌊 High surf and dangerous swimming conditions are expected along area beaches.
✅ Stay weather aware.
✅ Never drive through flooded roadways.
✅ Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings.
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