Case Study: Wilson County increases flood resilience with Forerunner

Seeking solutions to simplify compliance and alleviate insurance costs for residents, Wilson County discovered Forerunner

Wilson County, TN, faced growing flood risks and outdated systems that hindered effective floodplain management. The county sought to digitize and centralize its maps and documents to better understand its flood risk and alleviate insurance costs for residents. They partnered with Forerunner and its AI-powered platform for the built environment to address these challenges.

Forerunner implemented a centralized platform that integrated Wilson County's custom mapping and parcel data, digitized key documents, and automated workflows for permits and flood zone determinations. This streamlined the county's internal operations, improved its Community Rating System (CRS) score, and reduced flood insurance premiums for residents. The solution from Forerunner also fostered clearer public communication and established a strong foundation for the county's long-term flood resilience.

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