Franklin County Office of Emergency Management & Communications

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The Franklin County Office of Emergency Management & Communications (OEMC) is dedicated to safeguarding the lives, property, and environment of our community through proactive emergency planning, effective communication, and coordinated response efforts. We strive to enhance public safety by fostering resilience, providing education and resources, and collaborating with local, state, and federal p

artners to ensure a comprehensive approach to emergency management and 911 communications. Our commitment is to empower our community to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters. The intended purpose of the OEMC's social media platforms is to serve as a means of communication between the agency and members of the public. Therefore, information, posts, and comments containing any of the following forms of content shall not be allowed and will be removed from any platform if posted. Social media pages shall clearly indicate that posted comments will be monitored and that the agency reserves the right to remove obscenities, off-topic comments, and personal attacks. The following items are prohibited:

• Profane language or content

• Content that promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, marital status, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, or other protected status under applicable law

• Inappropriate sexual content or links to inappropriate sexual content

• Solicitations of commerce

• Conduct or encouragement of illegal activity

• Private and confidential information

• Information that may tend to compromise the safety and security of the public or public systems

• Content that violates a legal ownership interest of any other party

• Comments in support of or opposition to political campaigns or ballot measures

The agency disclaims any and all responsibility and liability for any materials or content that the agency deems inappropriate for posting. The agency shall make efforts to remove said materials in an expeditious or otherwise timely manner, but disclaims liability if circumstances exist that prevent or hinder efforts to remove said materials. The agency does not endorse nor otherwise support or sponsor any advertising that may be posted by the social media host (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram) on the agency’s official platforms. Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Twitter are privately operated sites, and the privacy terms of each respective site apply. The agency does not guarantee the reliability or accuracy of any third-party links. The agency reserves the right to remove any comment or conversation that is prohibited by this social media policy.

06/25/2026

Officials will be testing the storm siren system in Buckner today. There is no emergency at this time. Multiple tests may be conducted.

06/24/2026

Local emergency first responders from 5 counties are currently taking part in MABAS Division 68/45 Sonar class today and tomorrow at Rend Lake . Class members will be learning how to use sector scan sonar to identify / rescue and recover victims and objects in local bodies of water.

06/23/2026
The region was placed under multiple Tornado Warnings this evening as severe thunderstorms moved through the region. At ...
06/22/2026

The region was placed under multiple Tornado Warnings this evening as severe thunderstorms moved through the region. At this time, there have been no reports of major damage or injuries within Franklin County.

The Franklin County Office of Emergency Management & Communications (OEMC) actively monitored the situation and deployed resources to support response operations. OEMC Field Operations personnel were activated and positioned to assess storm impacts and coordinate response efforts as needed. The OEMC Special Operations K-9 Search and Rescue Team was deployed in support of the tornado incident in Jefferson County; however, the team was cancelled while en route after it was determined their assistance was no longer required.

Throughout the event, OEMC coordinated closely with emergency management agencies in Jefferson, Perry, and Hamilton Counties regarding tornado reports and response activities. The OEMC Communications Center experienced a significant increase in calls for service from residents seeking information and reporting storm-related concerns. Communications personnel maintained situational awareness, disseminated information & calls for service to public safety agencies, and activated local emergency warning systems as warnings were issued by the National Weather Service.

OEMC will continue to monitor regional activities and work with local, county, and regional partners to assess any impacts and support response and recovery operations as necessary.

A special thank you to our OEMC staff for their dedication and commitment to public safety. We greatly appreciate you all!

📸: Brent Vanfossan

06/22/2026

TORNADO WATCH 363, PREVIOUSLY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ THIS EVENING, IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT /11 PM EDT/ THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 12 ...

06/22/2026

TORPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Perry County in south central Illinois... Southwestern Jefferson County in south central ...

06/22/2026

TORPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Tornado Warning for... East central Perry County in south central Illinois... Southwestern Jefferson County in south central ...

⛈️ 6/21/26 - With severe weather possible this evening, be sure to have multiple ways to receive alerts. 📱📻 📺 If you hav...
06/21/2026

⛈️ 6/21/26 - With severe weather possible this evening, be sure to have multiple ways to receive alerts. 📱📻 📺

If you haven’t already, be sure to download our app as a way to receive those alerts directly to your phone.

We had a wonderful time participating in the Sesser Homecoming Parade yesterday! Thank you to everyone who came out to s...
06/21/2026

We had a wonderful time participating in the Sesser Homecoming Parade yesterday! Thank you to everyone who came out to support the event and helped make the parade a success!

📸 Photo by: Sesser Homecoming

06/21/2026

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 363 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 12 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS ...

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Benton, IL
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