Franklin hurricane guide¶

Franklin is an inland Norfolk County town. Its Public Emergency Information page points to National Weather Service alerts, the Fire Department leads emergency response, and the town sends alerts through Regroup. The town links flood and hurricane safety tips and FEMA flood maps. For county agencies see the Norfolk County page.

Official website: franklinma.gov

What to know in Franklin¶

• The town's Public Emergency Information page says to call 2-1-1 for the location of open shelters and lists flood safety and hurricane safety tips. Do not go to a shelter until it is announced as open.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Franklin emergency alerts (Regroup): Sign up for town resident alerts by text, email, and voice. Sign up before a storm. Website.
• Public Emergency Information: The town's emergency information page, with flood and hurricane safety links. Website.
• FEMA Flood Maps: Town page for downloading and printing FEMA flood maps. Website.

County services that cover Franklin¶

Norfolk County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Franklin. The Norfolk County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

• Look up your evacuation zone
• Hurricane Evacuation Zones and Know Your Zone: MEMA's official zone map for your community. Website.

Related guides¶

• Should I evacuate?
• What to expect at a hurricane shelter
• Hurricane supply list
• After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
• Insurance claims and disaster aid

Sources¶

Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.

• https://www.franklinma.gov/782/Public-Emergency-Information
• https://www.franklinma.gov/directory.aspx
• https://www.franklinma.gov/1300/Emergency-Alerts-Regroup
• https://www.franklinma.gov/217/FEMA-Flood-Maps---Download-Print