The Franklin County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is a physical (e.g., a conference room) or virtual (e.g., telephone conference call) location designed to support Franklin County’s emergency response, business continuity and crisis communications activities. Staff & organizational representatives coordinate together at the EOC to manage preparations for an impending event or manage the response to an ongoing incident. By gathering the decision makers together and supplying them with the most current information, better decisions can be made.
Winter Weather Resources / Information
County Government Information Updates
- Sign up for Free Alerts from Franklin County Emergency Management Agency
- Download the Franklin County Sheriff’s App
- Follow us via Social Media – @FCEMA
Preparedness
- Illinois Winter Weather Preparedness Guide
- FEMA Winter Weather Preparedness
- Cold Weather Safety for Animals
Weather Forecast / Travel Information
Warming Center Information
This listing is subject to change. The information listed here has been provided by the organizations offering the services described. Please contact the locations at the numbers listed for more information or questions.
City | Location | Address | Contact | Hours of Availability | Pet Friendly |
Sesser | City Hall (Side Door) | Central Dispatch 618-724-2424 | As Needed | Yes | |
Christopher | Civic Center | Central Dispatch 618-724-2424 | Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-4:30PM | No | |
Zeigler | City Hall | Central Dispatch 618-724-2424 | Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30PM | No | |
Royalton | Village Hall | Mayor Christy Powers 618-922-6000 | As Needed | Yes | |
West Frankfort | Police Department Lobby | Dispatch 618-937-3502 | As Needed | No | |
West City | West City Police Department | Dispatch 618-435-6112 | As Needed | Small Animals Permitted | |
Benton | City Hall | 618-439-6131 | During Normal Business Hours | No | |
Countywide | Take Action Today / Lifesource Recovery Crisis Warming Center | 618-629-3053 | Overnight - Dec 20th - Mid March - 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM | No |
Question & Information Hotlines
- 211.org
- Covid-19 Hotline 1-800-889-3931
Franklin County Government Executive Actions
- No Executive Actions in effect at this time.