Accela serves many agencies in three ways, to reduce the impacts of natural disasters

1. We help agencies regulate proper zoning, structural engineering, and code enforcement to reduce the impacts of damage caused by natural disasters
2. We have a packaged solution for Rapid Damage Assessment, so agencies can react immediately with data collection of damaged areas
3. Post-disaster, Accela facilitates rapid plan reviews, approvals, and permitting for efficient and rapid rebuilding

Features

• **Record types specific to damage assessments: **Tailored record categories designed specifically for logging and tracking various damage assessments, ensuring accurate and organized data collection.
• **Out-of-the-box checklists for inspectors for damage assessment: **Ready-to-use checklists provided for inspectors, streamlining the damage assessment process and ensuring comprehensive evaluations.
• **Multimedia capture capability: **Enables users to attach photos, videos, and even drone footage directly to the assessment record, offering a richer context and visual documentation of damages.
• **Offline functionality: **Designed for real-world disaster scenarios, the solution can operate without an internet connection, ensuring uninterrupted work during critical times when connectivity may be compromised.
• **GIS data capture and analysis: **Advanced geographical information system (GIS) capabilities allow for precise location-based data capture and analysis. This feature also includes seamless integration with Esri’s “Survey123” inspection software for enhanced spatial insights.