Ahead of potential civil unrest due to Tuesday’s presidential election, the National Guard is on standby as a precaution in several states, including Washington state and Oregon, where hundreds of ballots were damaged or destroyed after at least three ballot drop boxes were recently set on fire,

The National Guard has hundreds of troops activated or on standby across the country to defend against cyber attacks and support operations during Tuesday’s presidential election.

The Department of Homeland Security had previously warned that threats to election infrastructure were high this election cycle.

Gov. Joe Lombardo says National Guard members will be activated on standby status at Guard facilities in Carson City and Las Vegas.

A climate of violence hangs over the US elections following recent attacks on ballot boxes and Trump’s ongoing incitement against political opponents and the press.

A few states have said they will have the National Guard on standby as a precaution for potential civil unrest on Election Day after ballot drop boxes were set on fire last week.

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — On Monday, the state of Nevada announced that Governor Joe Lombardo will activate a limited contingent of National Guard personnel to assist law enforcement on Election Day — November 5. The state said this is to prepare for a safe and smooth Election Day and mirrors routines for past elections.

The National Guard has activated in more than a dozen states, deploying more than 250 personnel across the country to support state officials on Election Day, according to the National Guard Bureau (NGB).

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) activated the National Guard to be on stand-by in the event it is asked to support local law enforcement and the Washington State Patrol during election week, a press release issued Friday said.