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Early voting sites across Florida closed last week as Fay’s winds and rains made conditions dangerous for driving. Despite flooding at several polling sites, tomorrow’s primary election is on schedule. As Whitney Ray tells us, many people will be spending the day salvaging their belongings and clearing roads, not voting.

Hear it Here: Some May Need A Boat To Vote

Jessica Frank owns a women’s shoe store. Her practical pick of the day, rain boots.

“We started flooding this morning,” said Jessica, owner of Polka Dot Shoes.

Jessica spent the day assessing the damage to her store. Tomorrow, she’ll be asked to vote in the state’s primary. Secretary of State Kurt Browning said despite storm damage throughout Florida, polling sites will still open at seven.

“We’re going to continue to monitor with supervisors today, but I don’t anticipate closing any polls,” said Browning.

Despite polls being open, flooding will keep some people from casting a ballot. Jessica said voting is the furthest thing from her mind.

“I should I know, I should, but this is my first priority,” said Jessica.

Joe Mezzina owns a bike shop next to Jessica’s shoe store. He’s not going to let flooding keep him from the polls.

“It won’t take long to go vote. It’s just 5 minutes, so my plan is to go, so we’ll see how things go. I’m not going to be employed for a while,” Joe said.

While some may have to take a boat to vote, others may not be able to get out of their driveways, both of which could affect turnout for Tuesday’s primary.