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Flooding closes St. Lucie County offices and changes some polling places
Heavy rain and flooding in St. Lucie County, Florida, have made roads dangerous and officials say more rain is expected through Monday night and Tuesday.
Gov.
Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for the county and six others because of flooding and threats to public safety and critical infrastructure.
The sheriff’s office urged people to stay home unless travel is necessary, avoid floodwater and follow road closures.
County government offices, courthouses and public schools are closed Tuesday, Nov.
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Flooded roads have also led to temporary polling-place changes for some Election Day voters.
Voters in several precincts should check the county elections office’s website or call it to confirm where to vote.
The changes are intended to provide access to voting despite road conditions, while emergency personnel continue responding to the flooding.
Flooding in St. Lucie County has led officials to urge residents to avoid unnecessary travel.
County government offices, courthouses and public schools will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Some polling places for the Nov. 3 General Election have been temporarily moved because flooding affects road access.
Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for St. Lucie County and six other Florida counties.
- Who
- St. Lucie County officials, the Sheriff’s Office and the Supervisor of Elections are responding to the flooding.
- What
- Flooding has prompted office and school closures and temporary changes to some polling places.
- When
- Tuesday, Nov. 3; more rain was expected through Monday night and Tuesday.
- Where
- St. Lucie County, Florida.
- Why
- Significant rainfall and flooding have affected roads and access to some polling places and pose threats to public safety and critical infrastructure.
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Significant rainfall and flooding affected the county, and more rain was expected through Monday night and Tuesday.
County offices, courthouses and public schools were set to close, and some election precincts were assigned temporary voting locations.
- Emergency order
- Executive Order 26-227
- Counties covered
- St. Lucie County and six other Florida counties
- Office closures
- County government offices, courthouses and public schools
- Election date
- Nov. 3 General Election
- Precincts with changed locations
- 12, 49, 51, 67, 71, 83, 86 and 92