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.
🔥 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
❓#DYK? 88% of all wildfires are caused by humans.
That's why it is important to stay updated on wildfire conditions & active fires in your area.
🔥 Check out the @FLForestService Active Fire Dashboard at ffs.firesponse.com/public/ & learn more at FloridaDisaster.org/Wildfire to be #WildfireReady! ... See MoreSee Less
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Photos from Franklin County Florida Emergency Management's post ... See MoreSee Less
Come see us Thursday in Carrabelle at 201 NW Ave F, from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM ... See MoreSee Less
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.
A copy of the Burn Ban can be found on the Emergency Management website at www.franklinemergencymanagement.com or call 850-653-5608. ... See MoreSee Less
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