- EAC Disaster Preparedness and Recovery webpage – This page features presentations from election administrators about how they conducted elections in the face of a variety of natural disasters. Their examples of preparedness and recovery could be helpful for election officials as they address the novel coronavirus and COVID-19.
- EAC Contingency Plans Webpage – In preparation for the 2016 elections, the EAC collected continuity of operations plans (COOPs) and resources from election officials at the state and local levels. This includes state-specific examples for H1N1 flu preparedness.
- EAC Election Management Guidelines Chapter 11: Contingency Planning and Change Management - This 2008 resource was created to assist state and local election officials in effectively managing and administering elections. Each chapter explores a different aspect of election administration and provides examples and recommendations.
In preparation for the 2016 elections, EAC collected continuity of operations plans (COOPs) and resources from election officials at the state and local levels. This page list the plans we received.
- Board of Advisor transcript of the panel discussion on disasters (4-18-19)
- EAC Statement on Election Security Preparedness (8-5-16)
- EAC Participates on Election Security Call (8-15-16)
EAC Resources
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
- 01/2016 -- Roundtable - Preparing for Election 2016 in Battleground Jurisdictions
- (view the webcast discussion that includes best practices for emergency-related risk mitigation)
- 01/2016 -- Contingency Planning 2016 (Video)
- 10/2014 -- 6 Tips for Contingency and Disaster Planning (Tips)
- 05/2010 -- Contingency Planning (Video)
- 04/2010 -- Contingency Planning and Change Management (EMG Chapter 11)
- 10/2007 -- Contingency and Disaster Planning (Quick Start)
State-Specific Resources
California
Contra Costa County (Election Division)
- 10/2009 -- Flu Season and Emergency Contingency Plans
Colorado
Colorado Office of the Secretary of State
- 09/2015 -- 2015 Disaster Mitigation Planning Outline
- 09/2015 -- 2015 Election Disaster Mitigation Planning
- 03/2012 -- Emergency & Disaster Contingency Planning Guide
Florida
Pasco County (Supervisor of Elections)
- 09/2015 -- Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)
Minnesota
Minnesota Office of the Secretary of State
Montana
Montana Office of the Secretary of State
- 09/2014 -- Election Contingency and Disaster Planning
Virginia
State Board of Elections
- 11/2009 -- H1N1 Preparedness
City of Bristol
- 11/2009 -- Optical Scan Issue with Hand Sanitizer
Loudoun County (Electoral Board)
- 11/2009 -- Flu Contingency Plan
Washington
Washington Office of the Secretary of State
Klickitat County (Elections Division)
- 4/2015 -- Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)
Snohomish County Elections (A Division of the Auditor's Office)
- 5/2015 -- Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)