There continues to be no impact from the oil spill along Apalachicola's shoreline or riverfront . Our coast is clean, our seafood is fresh and we are open for business. Visitors and residents are  encouraged to check in on local conditions at the Franklin County Emergency Management website  www.franklinemergencymanagement.com for daily updates.

If you are planning a trip to Apalachicola or Franklin County and are concerned about impacts from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, tourism officials encourage you to check with local lodging providers in order to get the most up-to-date information. You can visit the Franklin County Tourist Development Council website at www.anaturalescape.com for access to countywide accommodation information or to sign up for daily updates on the oil spill situation. You can also visit the Apalachicola Bay Chamber at www.apalachicolabay.org for additional spill related information.