In rural or remote electoral districts of large geographic size, depots for emergency supplies may need to be established in key community centres. Forms and other paper based supplies kept in longer-term storage will also need to be kept in facilities that are free from dust and humidity to maintain good condition. This may be possible if locations such as schools or government offices are used as continuing voting stations. Ballot Paper and Printed Ballots Printed ballots must always be stored under tight security. Where special paper is used for ballot printing, such as distinctively watermarked paper, secure storage should also be maintained.
Special papers can have long production lead times.
Especially in systems where elections are not at fixed intervals, there may be a need to maintain considerable reserve quantities of special ballot paper stock to ensure supply. It is important that the storage conditions for this paper stock are monitored to ensure it remains in good condition.