Come Hell Or High Water Elections: In the Wake of Natural Disasters - Tampa
About this Event
Come Hell or High Water: In the Wake of Natural Disasters — Tampa
What Happens When Disaster Collides With Election Day?
A hurricane is approaching. Evacuations begin. Power goes out. Roads flood. Communications fail. Buildings close. Families leave town.
Now imagine all of that happening just days—or even hours—before Election Day.
What happens next?
What happens if a polling location is damaged, inaccessible, or needed for emergency operations?
What if election workers have evacuated?
How are voters informed when power, internet and cell service are disrupted?
And how do government leaders, election officials, emergency management, the military, first responders and community organizations work together when there simply isn't time to wait for life to return to normal?
That's the conversation we're bringing to Tampa.
Join Vet The Vote for Come Hell or High Water: In the Wake of Natural Disasters — Tampa, a FREE community event bringing together leaders and perspectives from across Florida and Tampa Bay for a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation about preparedness, continuity, resilience and public service when disaster and Election Day collide.
Florida Has Lived This.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton showed Tampa Bay how quickly normal life can change.
Who Should Attend?
Everyone. You don’t have to work in elections or government to be part of this conversation.
Veterans and military families, active duty, National Guard and Reserve members, first responders, poll workers, emergency-management professionals, students, community organizations, civic leaders, volunteers—and Tampa Bay residents who simply want to understand how their community prepares when disaster strikes—are encouraged to attend.
About Vet The Vote
Vet The Vote is a national, nonpartisan initiative of We the Veterans & Military Families that encourages veterans and military family members to continue their service by serving as poll workers and supporting elections in their communities.
Veterans understand what it means to prepare, adapt, lead and complete the mission when circumstances change. Vet The Vote brings that same spirit of service to communities across America.
Learn more at VetTheVote.Vote
FREE ADMISSION • 🌮 DINNER • 🎤 COMMUNITY CONVERSATION • 🤝 NETWORKING
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
American Legion Post 111
6918 N Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33604
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
Program: 6:00–8:00 PM
Admission is FREE, and complimentary Taco Tuesday dinner and refreshments will be provided. Registration helps us plan seating and dinner, so please reserve your spot today.
Come for the conversation. Stay for Taco Tuesday. Leave knowing a whole lot more about what it takes to keep Florida ready—Come Hell or High Water.
Hosted by Vet The Vote | We the Veterans & Military Families
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