Virginia - Fairfax County Office of Elections
Program Title
Never in the Dark Again: Creating a Real-Time Polling Place Emergency Tracker
Program Summary
After a power outage left two polling places operating in the dark for hours without central office awareness, Fairfax County recognized a critical need for real-time operational visibility. Previously, site statuses and contingency plans were scattered across spreadsheets and physical binders, hindering emergency responses. To solve this, the office developed the Election Day Information Tracker (EDIT). This Airtable-based centralized database integrates polling place data, poll worker assignments, emergency contacts, and incident logs. By providing a single dashboard for tracking updates, EDIT ensures all locations remain visible and supported, eliminating communication silos during critical voting hours.