05/27/18 10:00 AM

Precautionary Measures Mandatory Evacuation Notice

A Mandatory Evacuation (MOVE INLAND TO HIGHER GROUND) has been issued

for ALL Barrier Islands (Bald Point, Alligator Point, Dog Island, St. George
Island), for anyone living directly on the coastline, Mobile Homes, and RV
Parks. MOVE INLAND until conditions pass. Conditions should return to
normal Tuesday.

Please make sure ALL Precautionary Measures are COMPLETED BY 5:00 PM

TODAY.

If you are visiting Franklin County, Hotel Rooms are available INLAND in
Franklin County. Move Inland until conditions return to normal on Tuesday.
See List Below for INLAND Hotels in Franklin County.
HOTEL PHONE #
Best Western 653-9131
Rancho 653-9435
Gibson Inn 653-8282
Coombs House 653-9199
Water Street 653-3700
Old Carrabelle Inn 697-9010
Franklin Inn 697-4000
Moorings 697-2800

WATCHES, WARNINGS, & ADVISORIES:

Tropical Storm Warning
Storm Surge Watch
Flash Flood Warning
Rip Current Warning
Elevated Tornado Possibility

Updated May 27, 2018

The following are the HIGH Tides for Franklin County:
Location Date Time Height Ft Time Height Ft
Bald Point 05/25/18 12:36 AM 2.5 12:51 PM 3.0
05/26/18 1:37 AM 2.5 1:28 PM 3.1
05/27/18 2:26 AM 2.6 2:02 PM 3.2
Alligator 05/25/18 12:10 PM 2.6
Point 05/26/18 12:56 AM 2.2 12:47 PM 2.8
05/27/18 1:45 AM 2.3 1:21 PM 2.9
Carrabelle 05/25/18 12:39 AM 1.9 12:12 PM 2.4
05/26/18 2:06 AM 1.9 12:35 PM 2.4
05/27/18 3:13 AM 2.1 12:57 PM 2.6
Turkey Point 05/25/18 12:02 PM 2.7
05/26/18 12:48 AM 2.3 12:39 PM 2.9
05/27/18 1:37 AM 2.4 1:13 PM 3.0
Dog Island 05/25/18 12:11 AM 2.1 11:44 AM 2.6
05/26/18 1:38 AM 2.1 12:07 PM 2.6
05/27/18 2:45 AM 2.2 12:29 PM 2.8
St. George 05/25/18 12:02 AM 1.4 11:35 AM 1.7
Island 05/26/18 1:29 AM 1.4 11:58 AM 1.7
05/27/18 2:36 AM 1.5 12:20 PM 1.8
Cat Point 05/25/18 1:24 AM 1.3 12:57 PM 1.6
05/26/18 2:51 AM 1.3 1:20 PM 1.6
05/27/18 3:58 AM 1.4 1:42 PM 1.7
Apalachicola 05/25/18 2:04 AM 1.2 1:37 PM 1.5
05/26/18 3:31 AM 1.2 2:00 PM 1.5
05/27/18 4:38 AM 1.3 2:22 PM 1.6
West Pass 05/25/18 1:37 AM 1.0 1:10 PM 1.3
05/26/18 3:04 AM 1.0 1:33 PM 1.3
05/27/18 4:11 AM 1.1 1:55 PM 1.4

We are asking that all citizens who live along the coastline or are prone to surge
or flooding to take precautionary measures. This includes but is not limited to:
1. Secure yard items such as chairs, umbrellas, etc.
2. Secure Boats and Vehicles – This includes moving to higher ground.

Updated May 27, 2018

 3. Make sure your disaster kit is ready and accessible.
4. Do Not Drive Cars Through Flooded Areas. If you see Flood Waters -
REMEMBER TO TURN AROUND AND DO NOT DROWN.
Please monitor the weather closely for the next several days.

There is an elevated risk of Rip Current for the next several days. Please Use
Caution!
Franklin County Emergency Management continues to monitor this storm
closely. If you have any questions:
 Visit our website at www.franklinemergencymanagement.com
 Sign up for Alert Franklin.
 Be sure to LIKE our Facebook page for updates
 Call our Hotline at 850-653-8977

Updated May 27, 2018