Voting in the Wake of Natural Disasters & Major Disruptions
ABOUT THE SERIES
Come Hell or High Water is a multi-event series bringing together election officials, veteran organizations, and community leaders to explore how elections are administered during and after major crises.
The series includes three in-person events tied to the anniversaries of major natural disasters: Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Texas, Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina, and Hurricane Milton in Florida. Each event features local election officials discussing disaster preparedness and response.
Virtual events round out the series, covering broader disruptions such as COVID-19, historical civil unrest, and ongoing threats like wildfires in Washington state. These conversations focus on digital health and hygiene, AI, and cross-jurisdictional collaboration.
Throughout, the series highlights the resilience of election infrastructure and the people who sustain it: veteran poll workers, election clerks, and community volunteers.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Hurricane Harvey
Houston, Texas
Local election officials share how Harris County kept elections on track after historic flooding, and what disaster preparedness looks like today.
Register NowHurricane Helene
Asheville, North Carolina
A look at how western North Carolina administered an election weeks after catastrophic storm damage, told by the officials who made it happen.
Coming SoonHurricane Milton
Florida
Florida election officials discuss back-to-back storm response and the coordination it takes to keep polling places open when disaster strikes.
Coming SoonCONTINUE YOUR SERVICE
Join veterans, military family members, election officials, and community leaders strengthening elections. One storm, one disruption, one community at a time.