The information on this page is designed to help steer you towards Island-related news, regulations, weather conditions, services, etc.
Social Media
Social media can be a useful source of timely information. Like all social media, they can also be sources of disinformation, gossip, and needless contention—so use them with a critical eye. Two popular DI Facebook groups are “Dog Island Wisdom” (public group) and “Dog Island Property Owners” (private group).
The links and phone numbers below are grouped roughly by topic.
Emergencies and Urgent Information (Call 911 First!)
- Franklin County Sheriff (non emergency): 850-670-8500
- Franklin County Emergency Management
- Carrabelle Police (non-emergencies): 850-697-3691
- DI Physician: Dr. Ed Atwell 770-655-5268 (non-emergencies)
- DI Volunteer Fire Department non-emergencies: Randy Cannon 850-528-5568.
- Southern Towing (Carrabelle parking lot) 850-544-5858
Weather and Water Quality
- WeatherStem on Dog Island
- National Hurricane Center
- Florida Healthy Beaches Program (bacterial testing)
- Red Tide Status
Water Transport
- Dog Island Ferry
- SeaTow Big Bend: 850-984-3456 or 800-4-SEATOW
- Tow Boat US: 850-697-8909
- Dog Island Yacht Club Dockmaster: Susie Backerman 850-508-6608
Nature and Environment
- Found Sea Turtle nest? Report to Terri Cannon, permit holder, 850-323-0508
- Sea Turtle Conservancy
- Ocean Conservancy
- Nature Conservancy
- Audubon Society
- Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve
- US Fish & Wildlife Service
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission
Miscellaneous / Island Living
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Franklin County
- US Postal Service page for obtaining an island mailbox
- Duke Energy: 800-228-8485
- Island Manager: Greg Buckley 850-943-0604