Ballot Storage: Past experience has shown that humid weather can result in the swelling of ballots making tabulation difficult.  For this reason, we are asking that you take the following steps to ensure that the ballots that will be tabulated on Election Day are protected from moisture: 

• Secure all ballots, including all absent voter ballots returned for processing, in a climate controlled (air conditioned) environment if possible.
• Keep all ballots tightly secured in their original shrink wrap packaging until needed. 
• Never remove more ballots from the shrink wrap than needed.
• Position one or more fans within the processing/voting area of the polling place throughout Election Day.

The use of these suggestions will help to eliminate problems associated with the ballot tabulation process.