Charleston Resilience Collaborative - AccelAdapt Training Demo (07/23/26)

The Charleston Resilience Collaborative held a training and demonstration session on July 23, 2026, focused on the ExcelAdapt platform, a multi-hazard vulnerability database developed in partnership with Fernleaf. The meeting involved county staff, municipal representatives, and regional members discussing the use of this data tool to support emergency response, storm water asset management, and future growth vulnerability planning. Participants engaged in breakout groups to explore scenarios such as hurricane pre-staging, storm water management, and infrastructure impacts from future development. The session included a detailed demonstration of the ExcelAdapt platform's features, including data visualization of road accessibility, critical facilities, and social vulnerability overlays, as well as the ability to upload and analyze custom GIS data for drainage improvement areas. While no direct procurement decisions or contract awards were discussed, the meeting emphasized data-driven regional coordination and planning to inform infrastructure investment and resilience efforts. Future collaborative meetings were announced to continue refining key performance indicators and resilience strategies.