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Managing Election Site Evacuations
Election Security Exchange
Floods, fires, gas leaks, building damage, and even bomb threats may require evacuations from an election facility. The decision can be difficult because an evacuation ... Read more
Communicating During an Election Incident
Election Security Exchange
Election incidents are inevitable, and how you communicate in those moments is critical. This guide offers practical strategies to help election officials respond quickly, coordinate ... Read more
Lowering the Impact of Logistical Issues
Election Security Exchange
This guide outlines practical strategies election administrators can use to prepare for and respond to common logistical disruptions, from staffing shortages to equipment failures. It ... Read more
Toolkit: Election Incident Reporting
Election Security Exchange
Access practical tools to strengthen your election security preparedness. Download example resources to learn how to identify threats, reduce risks, and respond effectively to incidents. ... Read more
Doxxing Incident Response Guide for Elections
Election Security Exchange
This practical incident response guide outlines clear, step-by-step actions election officials can take if they are targeted by doxxing — the public release of private ... Read more
It Starts with a Team: Building Your Election Security Working Group
Election Security Exchange
This practical guide outlines how election officials can build and sustain an effective Election Security Working Group by convening trusted partners across cyber, physical, and ... Read more
Secure elections require proactive planning and decisive response. This nonpartisan resource library focuses on election security, including the physical, operational, and cyber dimensions of election administration. Each tool reflects industry best practices and can be customized for use by any election office. Consult your state or county attorney to see if you can use them.