Timeline of Election Day Preparedness: From Planning to Execution

Careful planning and the right technology are key to elevating election preparedness. This empowers local emergency managers and public safety officials to better protect residents, staff, and property while simultaneously boosting community engagement. Each proactive step to safeguard voting processes against potential threats increases public confidence and trust in government by helping maintain secure, transparent, and fair elections for all.

The Timeline of Election Day Preparedness: From Planning to Execution infographic provides a checklist of those proactive steps, starting four months before election day. From confirming roles and locations for all election personnel to ensuring all necessary supplies and equipment (including mass notification systems) are in place, accessible, and fully operational — the steps in this infographic serve as a checklist for enhancing communication, safety, and security during upcoming election cycles.

By employing technology that streamlines mass notification processes, local governments can overcome budgetary constraints without compromising public safety or election security. For example, residents can benefit from the CivicPlus® Mass Notification system by subscribing to receive official notifications. These notifications can include everything from ballot referendums to local polling locations — helping to alleviate the overwhelming influx of election-related questions that agency staff typically receive via phone and email during election season.

The journey to election day starts long before the first vote is cast. Complete and submit the short form above to access the Timeline of Election Day Preparedness: From Planning to Execution infographic. Your checklist of proactive steps that merge planning and technology-enabled execution to maximize efficiency, strengthen public safety and election security, and create positive civic experiences for residents and staff awaits.