Connecticut Administrative Code
Title 9 - Elections
174a - Emergency Contingency Model Plan for Elections
Section 9-174a-29 - Smoke, fire or active alarm procedure
Current through March 14, 2024
In the event of a smoke, fire, fire alarm or other activated alarm, the moderator shall perform each of the following:
(1) Activate the fire alarm if it is not already activated.
(2) Alert everyone present to the nature of the situation.
(3) Evacuate the polling location pursuant to section 9-174a-26 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
(4) Contact emergency personnel.
(5) Consult with the emergency personnel and registrars of voters to determine if original polling location can be utilized.
(6) If the polling location can be re-entered, first notify the poll workers to return. Then, notify the voters that they can enter the polling location.
(7) If it is determined that an alternate polling location should be utilized, provide poll workers and any voters who have not yet voted with the address of the alternate location. Follow the alternate polling location procedures found in section 9-174a-16 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
