Report Storm Damage

352-2118

(NOT FOR EMERGENCIES)

CURRENT AREA RADAR

OUTDOOR WARNING SIRENS

KENTUCKY TASK FORCE 14
 

WHAT TO DO:

Assault / Violence

Bomb Threat

Chemical Spill

Earthquake

Elevator Emergency

Building Evacuation

Evacuating Persons with Disabilities

Fire / Explosion

Medical Emergency

Tornado / Severe Weather

Shelter in Place

Suspicious package/mail

Suspicious Person

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frankfort / Franklin County Office of Emergency Management and Communications

Register for Smart 911

**WAYS TO RECEIVE EMERGENCY INFORMATION**

1. REVERSE 911 calls to your home and/or cell

2.  WWW.TWITTER.COM/FRANKFORTEMA

3. Face Book - Frankfort EOC

4. FREE E-mail Weather Alerts

5. WEATHER TEXT ALERTS TO YOUR CELL PHONE

6. Tune into Frankfort's FROGGY 104.9FM

7. Email or Text Hourly River Levels at Lock 4

8. Email or Text Hourly Elkhorn Creek Levels

Want immediate information during large emergencies or disasters? Have a small battery powered radio in your disaster kit???

REMEMBER: The First "72" is on YOU!!!

Are You Ready: Guide to Citizen Preparedness

Ready KIDS!

Ready Business

Preparedness for Older Americans

People with Disabilities

Pet Preparedness

Family Disaster Plan

Learn How to Shelter in Place

9/11 Memorial

 

Helpful Links:

Watches, Warnings, and Advisories for Franklin Co.

Current water level for Dix River at Herrington Lake

Current KY River level and forecast at Lock 4 - Frankfort

Current KY River level at Lock 5 - Tyrone

Current water level at Elkhorn Creek

Current Level N. Elkhorn Creek in Georgetown

Current Level S. Elkhorn in Lexington

Current Frankfort weather & rainfall

NEXRAD Radar - Franklin Co.

Earthquake Activity Map

Text or email earthquake notification

Franklin Co. SAME/FIPS Code for NOAA Weather Radio: 021073

NOAA Radio County Codes

Midland Radio Owner's Manual

 

Tornadoes... Nature's most violent storms

Tornado Safety

NOAA Severe Weather Info

Building a Disaster Kit

FEMA Disaster Info Page

Fujita Tornado Scale

Lightning Safety Tips

FEMA Disaster page for KIDS

 

Kentucky Utilities Power Outage Map

Bluegrass Energy - Report an Outage

 

Winter Storm Preparedness

Winter Storm Storm Survival

Winter Emergency Kit for your Car

Winter Storm Tips - Handout

Surviving a Winter Power Outage

Protect Your Pet from Winter's Woes

Winter Preparedness for Livestock

Winter Weather Tough on Cattle

 

URBAN SURVIVAL TIPS:

Urban Survival Guides

Surviving a Natural Disaster

Survival & Self Sufficiency Links

12/12/2012 Information

Space Weather (solar flares, etc...)

Self Sufficient Living

Organic Farming

Living "Off the Grid"

Water Purification

Wilderness Survival Guide

Living without Electricity

 

Information regarding the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (also know as the "flood buy-out program)

Kentucky Division of Emergency Management

Federal Emergency Management Agency

 

FLU Information

According to the Center of Disease Control, flu symptoms can include:

  • fever, which is usually high
  • cough
  • runny nose or stuffy nose
  • sore throat
  • body aches
  • headache
  • chills
  • fatigue or tiredness, which can be extreme
  • diarrhea and vomiting (sometimes)

CDC H1N1 FLU PAGE

Kentucky Dept of Public Health H1N1 Page

Franklin Co Health Dept H1N1 Page

World Health Organization H1N1 FAQ's

Talking with Children about H1N1 (Swine Flu)

The Influenza Pandemic of 1918

 

Outdoor Warning Siren Test

REMINDER – The first Monday of each month at noon is the scheduled outdoor warning sirens in Frankfort / Franklin County.

NEXT SIREN TEST:
Wednesday, February 6th, 2012 at NOON

** In the news**

We can now be found at:

Governor Steve Beshear announces NOAA Weather Radio Transmitter grant for Frankfort / Franklin County.

 

Mobile Phone Emergency Contact Information

In Case of Emergency – ICE (Click for instructions MS Word)

Storing an ICE number makes it easier for everyone if you're involved in an accident. It only takes a few seconds, so do it today - please.

CLICK HERE TO SEE Kentucky House Resolution 22 (Word format) - urging all local communities to initiate an "In Case of Emergency" program and commending the City of Frankfort for being the first community in Kentucky to implement the program.

 

Kentucky Division of Emergency Management
Kentucky Office of Homeland Security
Weather Underground – Frankfort Conditions
National Weather Service Louisville Forecast Office
NOAA Weather Radio - Kentucky County List
Emergency Alert System information
DisasterHelp.gov

Frankfort Office of Emergency Management and
Homeland Security

(502) 352-2064
American Red Cross – Frankfort Chapter (502) 223-1795
Frankfort Police Department (502) 875-8523
Frankfort Fire & Emergency Medical Services (502) 875-8511
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office (502) 875-8740
Franklin County Fire Department (502) 695-1617
Frankfort Regional Medical Center (502) 875-5240
Frankfort City Hall (502) 875-8500
Franklin County Courthouse (502) 875-8751
Kentucky Regional Poison Center (800) 222-1222
Kentucky State Police (502) 227-2221
Kentucky State Child / Spouse Abuse Hotline (800) 544-2022
Franklin County Health Department (502) 564-4269
Kentucky State VINE Notification (800) 511-1670
Kentucky 811 - Before U Dig (BUD) (800) 752-6007
Eye on Kentucky Tip-line (866) 393-6659
Kentucky Traffic and Travel Information (Dial 511) 5-1-1
Frankfort Crime Stoppers (502) 875-8648

Donate to the Franklin County Chapter of the American Red Cross
 

Tornadoes Flooding Thunderstorms Winter Storms

                                                                                             Last updated: January 17, 2012
www.FrankfortEMA.org
Frankfort / Franklin Co. Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
300 West 2nd Street, Suite 3  -  Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
Phone: (502) 352-2064
Fax: (502) 352-2251
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