Cybersecurity Awareness Month October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Follow these four simple steps to stay safe online: Create Strong Passwords and Use a Password Manager Turn on Multifactor Authentication Recognize and Report Phishing ​Update Your Software Learn More About Cybersecurity Awareness Month Fire Prevention Week Fire Prevention Week will take place from October 6-12, 2024. This year's theme, "Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You!," aims to raise awareness about the critical role functioning smoke alarms play in home safety. Learn More Great Central U.S. ShakeOut Earthquake Drill Earthquakes can happen anywhere you live, work or travel. Be prepared! Join us for the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut Earthquake Drill on October 17, 2024 at 10:17 a.m. Learn How To Participate FCReady Emergency Alerts FCReady is a text only message alert system that provides emergency information to residents and visitors in Franklin County. A profile is not required and personal information is not collected. Stay Informed - Text FCReady to 888777 Severe Weather Severe Weather can occur anytime, anywhere without advance notice. FCEM&HS reminds everyone to Have a Plan, Build a Kit and Stay Informed. The time to prepare is now, before severe weather strikes. Learn How To Stay Safe Franklin County Hazards - Tornadoes Tornadoes are violently rotating columns of air that extend from a thunderstorm to the ground. Tornadoes can destroy buildings, flip cars, and create deadly flying debris. Tornadoes can happen at anytime, anywhere and at anytime of the year. Learn More About Tornado Safety Text FCReady to 888777 for Countywide Emergency Management Alerts Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security (FCEM&HS) FCEM&HS coordinates and prepares for all-hazards disaster planning, education, warning, response, and recovery efforts in order to prepare and protect the citizens of Franklin County before, during, and after natural and man-made disasters. Training Planning Volunteer Programs Citizen Preparedness Warning Systems Alert Franklin County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Find Out More Quick Links Franklin County Risks Training Calendar Homeland Security 911 Regional Communications Operations Hazardous Materials Annual Reports Press Releases FAQ's