- Sunday January 25th, 2026 :: 12:10 p.m. CST
Alert
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:
N/A
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
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP OEMCALERT followed by your message, to 888777
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
