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Franklin County Office of Emergency Management & Communications
Sunday January 25th, 2026 :: 12:10 p.m. CST

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Courthouse & Office Buildings Closure

The Franklin County Courthouse and all other Franklin County Government Business Offices will be closed tomorrow, January 26th. The closure will allow crews to clear the parking lots, sidewalks, and building entrances to ensure the safety of our employees and citizens. 

Be safe and stay warm!

Sheriff Kyle Bacon

Instructions:

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Address/Location
Franklin County Office of Emergency Management & Communications
401 E Park St
Benton, IL 62812

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 618-439-4362

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Alert Details

Severity:
Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Utility, telecommunication, other non-transport infrastructure
Event:
Buildings and Equipment

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