Florida relocates polling places in 8 counties following flash flooding
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- Florida has temporarily relocated polling places in eight counties following flash flooding, with Secretary of State Cord Byrd urging affected residents to check for changes before heading out to vote.
- The relocations were authorized under Executive Order 26-227, issued in response to the flooding to ensure residents in affected areas can continue to cast their ballots.
- According to the Florida Department of State, the changes affect polling locations in Brevard, Broward, Highlands, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St.
- In Brevard County, several precincts have been reassigned to temporary locations, including New Shiloh Christian Center in Melbourne and the Joseph N.
- Davis Community Center, also in Melbourne.
Florida has temporarily relocated polling places in eight counties following flash flooding, with Secretary of State Cord Byrd urging affected residents to check for changes before heading out to vote.
The relocations were authorized under Executive Order 26-227, issued in response to the flooding to ensure residents in affected areas can continue to cast their ballots.
According to the Florida Department of State, the changes affect polling locations in Brevard, Broward, Highlands, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St. Lucie counties.
In Brevard County, several precincts have been reassigned to temporary locations, including New Shiloh Christian Center in Melbourne and the Joseph N. Davis Community Center, also in Melbourne. Other changes include the relocation of polling places in Palm Bay to the Franklin T. DeGroodt Memorial Library and Palm Bay City Hall.
In Broward County, voters assigned to Precinct T018, previously located at Paradise Village Clubhouse in Davie, will instead vote at Tree Tops Park's Oak Ridge Auditorium.
Other changes include:
- Highlands County: Precinct 20 has been relocated from Springlake Community Center to the Penny Ogg Operations Center in Sebring.
- Indian River County: Precinct 7 has moved from Sebastian Church of God to Sebastian Elks Lodge No. 2714, while Precinct 26 has been reassigned to the Intergenerational Recreation Center in Vero Beach.
- Martin County: Voters previously assigned to Grace Presbyterian Church in Stuart will vote at the Martin County Supervisor of Elections Office.
- Okeechobee County: Precinct 10 has moved from Fort Drum Community Church to High Point Church.
- Palm Beach County: Voting locations affected include Casa Rio Clubhouse and Ironhorse Country Club, with temporary arrangements at RB Preparatory and Achievement Academy and the North County Senior Center.
- St. Lucie County: Multiple precincts have been reassigned to locations including the Port St. Lucie Community Center, MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center, Tradition Town Hall and the Havert L. Fenn Center in Fort Pierce.
The Department of State said the list of temporary polling locations is subject to change as additional information is received from county election officials.
Residents in areas affected by flooding are being encouraged to contact their local Supervisor of Elections to confirm their assigned polling location before voting.
Voters can find contact information for county election offices through the Florida Department of State's website.
Updates on polling place relocations are also available through the department's Emergency and Disaster Election Resources webpage.
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