Although they are presumably not going to be needed, Nevada is asking a 60 National Guard troops to be at the ready for Election Day. “After consulting with stakeholders across the state, I have decided that a precautionary activation of the National Guard makes sense at this time.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Nevada National Guard has been activated for Election Day in northern and southern Nevada. Governor Joe Lombardo said in a news release on Monday that he would like a “safe and smooth” Election Day. Lombardo will activate the National Guard to support state and local resources.

The governors of three states said they're prepared to use the National Guard to help with potential civil unrest on Election Day or the days after.

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,

Oregon and Nevada also plan on having National Guard troops on standby to assist local law enforcement on election day.

Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee has activated some Washington National Guard members to be on standby in the event they are asked to support local law enforcement and the Washington State Patrol during election week.