June is Pet Preparedness Month

🐾 Your pet is a cherished member of your family, so be sure to include them in your emergency plan! 🐶🐱 Prepare for disasters by assembling their essential supplies ahead of time and create a clear evacuation plan to keep them safe.🐾

Their safety is your responsibility—plan ahead! ✅

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#SummerReady

Extreme heat means temperatures above 90 degrees for two to three days, making your body work overtime to stay cool. It can be especially dangerous to vulnerable populations in our community. Learn the impacts of extreme heat and simple steps to prepare.

Get #SummerReady

Lightning Safety Awareness Week

⚡ Lightning Safety Awareness Week is June 22–28, 2025! ⚡

While lightning is most common in the summer, it can strike in any season. 🌩️ Every thunderstorm produces lightning, and if you can hear thunder, you're close enough to be in danger.

Stay safe — When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors! 🏃‍♂️🏠

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Severe Weather

Severe weather can strike at any time and in any location, often with little to no warning. Being prepared in advance can make all the difference in ensuring your safety and that of your loved ones.The best time to prepare for severe weather is before it happens. Know Your Risk, Have a Plan, Build a Kit and Stay Informed.

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

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

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

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