Skip to main content

Connecticut Regulations § 9-174a-26 Evacuation procedure

⤴ Up to Chapter 174a: Emergency Contingency Model Plan for Elections

Regulation Text

In the event that a polling location needs to be evacuated, the moderator shall perform each of the following:
(1) Alert all individuals present of the emergency situation and direct them to the predetermined assembly point.
(2) Get a headcount and use this headcount to make certain everyone present is evacuated from the polling location.
(3) Identify any individuals with disabilities and ensure that they receive assistance, if needed, to evacuate the polling location.
(4) Secure voting equipment and materials pursuant to section 9-174a-14 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
(5) If the emergency situation has been resolved, consult with the emergency personnel and the registrars of voters to determine if the polling location can be re-entered.
(6) If the polling location can be re-entered, first notify the poll workers to return. Then, notify the voters that they can enter the polling location.
(7) If it is determined that an alternate location should be utilized, provide poll workers and any voters who have not yet voted with the address of the alternate location. Follow the alternate polling location procedures found in section 9-174a-16 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.

History

Effective September 28, 2012

Explore Related Documents

This section contains links to related documents with the same tags to allow you quickly access other relevant legal materials. These links include document types and counts, enabling you to explore similar content efficiently.