Case Study: Hernando County improves disaster damage assessments with Forerunner

How Hernando County transformed damage assessments with Forerunner

Hernando County, Florida, faced a significant challenge in scaling its damage assessment process after major hurricanes. Their previous method relied on manual, Excel-based forms, which were too slow and labor-intensive for large-scale disasters. To streamline reporting and secure critical disaster assistance, the county partnered with Forerunner to implement its AI-powered platform for preliminary damage assessments.

Forerunner configured custom mobile forms that worked offline and integrated with the county's GIS, providing real-time maps of affected areas. This solution enabled Hernando County's teams to collect and coordinate data far more efficiently, leading to what officials called their best damage assessment performance ever. The implementation by Forerunner has improved the county's immediate disaster response and established a stronger foundation for future resilience.

Hernando County

Cassie Harmon

Hernando County