Resources

Inspections

The Inspections feature in Forerunner gives users with a convenient and efficient way to collect and document information about a property while on-site and out in the field.

Getting started with the new Elevation Certificate

We have been keeping a close eye on new developments with the new 2026 Elevation Certificate and compiled some of our key resources and learnings.

Webinar: Navigating Hurricane Season with Forerunner

At Forerunner, our work is rooted in a belief that sophisticated floodplain management, hazard mitigation, and resilience planning matter more than ever.

Penetration Testing

As we add new features that involve ingesting highly sensitive data, like repetitive loss, ensuring protection and privacy of this information is paramount.

ADA Audit

Forerunner's recent ADA audit reinforces our commitment to accessibility, ensuring that our internal dashboard and public-facing websites provide inclusive solutions for all users.

Request Base Flood Elevation/Design Flood Elevation

Guest users of Forerunner public websites can now conveniently request information on BFE (Base Flood Elevation) and DFE (Design Flood Elevation) values via Public Property Profiles.

Jefferson Parish, LA

“We can just export ECs to a spreadsheet, which removes so many extra little steps that previously held us back. It significantly speeds our process up, and also reduces errors in the review process. In our last EC review, we got a 98% after the first review!”

Hialeah, FL

“Prior to Forerunner, our CRS files were scattered in piles on our desks. With Forerunner, I can gather all the files and information we need efficiently. Whenever we approve a permit, we immediately enter the information in. This saves us a significant amount of time”

Covington, LA

“The review of the ECs in Forerunner is now a very important part of our final reviews, and the logs are really helpful. It makes your annual recertification a little less cumbersome - it saves a lot of time."

Harris County, TX

“Another big benefit of using Forerunner is informing disaster analysis after a storm passes through. We usually go into the community to take a look at the damage – we have to quickly assess if structures have been impacted. If the water didn’t get high enough in the storm we can grant a permit on the spot, so knowing if a house has an Elevation Certificate can save us time. We might not even need to go into a house or make an appointment with a homeowner for an inspection.”

Brick, NJ

“I can't tell you how awesome the Public Property Profile feature is. It looks so professional and residents can manipulate the data to get an understanding of the differences between FIRMs. Every time someone calls now, I say “Yeah, just give me your email. I’ll show you all of the information,” and send them a Public Profile.”

Port Arthur, Texas

Long Branch, New Jersey

“We need all of our properties, whether new or substantially improved to be in compliance with National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) standards. I'm really enjoying Forerunner. It's saving me a lot of headaches because it's just much more streamlined. I don't have to go to different Excel spreadsheets, everything is all right there!"

City of Cape May, New Jersey

"Forerunner is the go-to place. In the past, a lot of our floodplain information was dispersed all over the office. Forerunner has really brought our floodplain management office into the 21st century and into the digital age."

Ocean City & Sea Isle City, New Jersey

Lower Township, New Jersey

Bay Head, New Jersey

"When I first came to Bay Head...the records were all over the place, there wasn't a central location...As soon as I saw Forerunner, it immediately got to my attention that this may be a solution for us to draw all this information together."