Franklin hurricane guide¶

Franklin is the county seat of Macon County, in the mountains. Remnants of hurricanes can bring flash flooding, landslides, fallen trees, and closed roads. The town has its own police department and runs water and sewer service, and its emergency alert signup uses the Macon County CodeRED system listed on the county page.

Official website: franklinnc.com

Emergency and information numbers¶

County services that cover Franklin¶

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

• Official list of open evacuation centers
• CodeRED (Macon County): Automatic notices about emergencies in Macon County, such as evacuation notices and boil water notices. Sign up before a storm. Website.
• Macon County Emergency Management: The county's emergency management page. Website.

Power, water and debris¶

• Town of Franklin water and sewer: Report water main breaks and sewer backups during business hours. After hours, call 828-524-2020. Phone: 828-524-2516. 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 2, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.

• https://www.franklinnc.com/
• https://www.franklinnc.com/services/police/index.php
• https://www.franklinnc.com/services/water_sewer_treatment.php