Case Study: Keansburg, New Jersey protects CRS discounts and streamlines floodplain management with Forerunner

Keansburg, New Jersey - Customer Case Study

The Borough of Keansburg, New Jersey, a coastal community where nearly 90% of properties are in a flood hazard area, faced the challenge of maintaining its critical Community Rating System (CRS) discount for residents. Manual review of elevation certificates was error-prone and threatened this discount. To solve this, Keansburg partnered with Forerunner to use its AI-powered platform for floodplain management.

By implementing Forerunner's EC Error Detection tool, the borough automated validation checks on elevation certificates. This resulted in a flawless submission to ISO with no corrections required for the first time, solidifying the resident's flood insurance savings. Forerunner also provided tools for managing substantial improvement calculations and a public website to share flood risk data, further supporting the community's resilience goals.

Keansburg, New Jersey

Ed Striedl

Floodplain Manager