Virginia - Fairfax County Office of Elections
Program Title
No Time to Freeze: Empowering Poll Workers with Clear, Accessible Evacuation Guides
Program Summary
After unexpected power outages left multiple voting locations operating without electricity, this program created a centralized Election Day Information Tracker to improve contingency planning and emergency response. Built using Airtable, the system provides real-time visibility into voting location conditions, linking locations to poll workers, emergency contacts, backup sites, and active issues. Staff can quickly log incidents, monitor statuses, and coordinate responses across all locations, reducing delays and confusion during rapidly evolving situations. The program replaces paper records and individual tracking with a single, shared system. Overall, it helps maintain continuous and reliable voting during unexpected emergencies.