Township of Franklin hurricane guide¶
Franklin Township is in Somerset County, New Jersey. The township's Office of Emergency Management keeps an emergency operations plan that covers evacuation and sheltering, and it offers Nixle advisories for severe weather and a mass phone notification system. The township's pages do not describe hurricane or flood risk in detail, so also read the Somerset County page.
Checked on October 10, 2026
Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from the Township of Franklin. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Official website: franklintwpnj.org
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 911 | Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger. |
| Township Hall | 732-873-2500 | Municipal complex main line. Not for emergencies. |
| Police Department | 732-873-5533 | Police records bureau line, which the township also lists for its emergency management office. Not for emergencies. |
| Public works | 732-249-7800 | Questions to the Public Works Department. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Franklin Township emergency notifications: Nixle advisories for severe weather and a mass phone notification system for severe emergencies, by phone, text, or email. Website.
- Franklin Township Emergency Management: The township Office of Emergency Management, with its emergency operations plan and preparedness links. Website.
Evacuation centers¶
Open only when announced
Evacuation centers open only when officials announce them, and not every center opens for every storm. Check the official list of open centers before you leave home. Bring your own bedding, food, water, and medicines.
The township's emergency operations plan covers evacuation and shelter placement, but its pages do not list shelters. Do not go to any site until the township or county says it is open.
County services that cover Township of Franklin¶
Somerset County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Township of Franklin. The Somerset County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.
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.