Update – January 20, 2025 5:00 p.m. (ET)
As a result of the freezing temperatures, county and constitutional offices will close at noon on Tuesday, the 21st, and remain closed all day on Wednesday, the 22nd. Additionally, Franklin County Schools will also be closed for the entire day on both Tuesday, the 21st, and Wednesday, the 22nd. During the freeze, bridges will be monitored for ice; however, FDOT will pretreat them in an attempt to prevent icing. If possible, avoid traveling. If it can’t be avoided, exercise extreme caution as black ice may be present on roadways.
We ask residents to make the necessary preparations, including the following:
– Check on all elderly relatives and neighbors to ensure that they have proper ways to stay warm during the next few days as the temperature drops. Check to ensure that their heating devices are in working order to prevent any fire hazards.
– Pets should be brought indoors early. If you have outdoor pets, ensure that they have an opportunity to get out of the cold. Providing warm blankets and bedding will help them stay warm if bringing them inside is not possible. Keep in mind if you’re cold, so are they.
– Protect your pipes from freezing by insulating them, especially those in unheated areas.
– Take precautions to safeguard cold-sensitive plants and vegetation.
– Ensure that smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are operational.
– Never leave portable heating sources unattended.
– Maintain a safe distance between all flammable materials and heaters.
– Avoid overloading electrical circuits with excessive appliances.
– Stay informed about weather updates and any local advisories to remain prepared for changing conditions.
Please sign up and monitor Alert Franklin for updates. Be sure to monitor the local news, WOYS, and the Franklin County Emergency Management Facebook page for updates. Use a reliable source.
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Update – January 20, 2025 2:30 p.m. (ET) –
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Franklin County Fl. Go to http://www.weather.gov/tae/ for more information
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Winter Weather Advisory
A strong arctic cold front will bring the coldest temperatures of the winter, with wind chills in the teens and twenties expected from Monday to Wednesday. A low-pressure system may bring a 20-30% chance of wintry precipitation Tuesday into Wednesday, but this remains uncertain. During the freeze, bridges will be monitored for ice; however, FDOT will pretreat them in an attempt to prevent icing. If possible, avoid traveling. If it can’t be avoided, exercise extreme caution as black ice may be present on roadways.
Please make the necessary preparations, including the following:
– Check on all elderly relatives and neighbors to ensure that they have proper ways to stay warm during the next few days as the temperature drops. Check to ensure that their heating devices are in working order to prevent any fire hazards.
– Pets should be brought indoors early. If you have outdoor pets, ensure that they have an opportunity to get out of the cold. Providing warm blankets and bedding will help them stay warm if bringing them inside is not possible. Keep in mind if you’re cold, so are they.
– Protect your pipes from freezing by insulating them, especially those in unheated areas.
– Take precautions to safeguard cold-sensitive plants and vegetation.
– Ensure that smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are operational.
– Never leave portable heating sources unattended.
– Maintain a safe distance between all flammable materials and heaters.
– Avoid overloading electrical circuits with excessive appliances.
– Stay informed about weather updates and any local advisories to remain prepared for changing conditions.
Please sign up and monitor Alert Franklin for updates. Be sure to monitor the local news, WOYS, and the Franklin County Emergency Management Facebook page for updates. Use a reliable source.