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Fast-Growing Fires Damage California Homes

Updated 11/3/19: The Weather Channel published a report offering the latest updates on California wildfire activity.

As Firefighters Gain Edge on California Wildfires, President Trump Slams Gov. Gavin Newsom

Additional Resource:

California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection (CAL Fire) Active Incidents 

Kincade Fire (77,758 acres; 76% containment)
– Geyersville (Sonoma County, 95441)
– Jimtown (Sonoma County, 95441)

Getty Fire (840  acres, 79% containment)
– Tigertail Rd., Los Angeles (Los Angeles County, 90049)

Hillside Fire (200 acres; 70% containment)
– San Bernardino (San Bernardino County, 92407)

46 Fire (328 acres; 95% containment)
– Jurupa Valley (Riverside County, 92509)

Maria Fire (9,412; 50% containment)
– Santa Paula (Ventura County, 93060, 93061)

Miller Fire (37 acres; 100% containment)
– Valley Center (San Diego County, 92082)

Palisades Fire (current statistics unavailable)
– Pacific Palisades (Los Angeles County, 90272)

Tick Fire (4,615 acres; 100% containment)
Santa Clarita
– Agua Dulce (Los Angeles County, 91390)
– Canyon Country (Los Angeles County, 91351, 91387)

The following wildfires are available for review on MapAlert:
– Getty Fire

– Kincade Fire

– Maria Fire

– Tick Fire

Updated 10/31/19: CNN published a report detailing new wildfire activity impacting portions of Southern California.

California wildfires: Homes burn in San Bernardino and strong winds threaten to stoke other blazes

Approximate locations containing associated home damage:

Kincade Fire (76,825 acres; 60% containment)
– Geyersville (Sonoma County, 95441)
– Jimtown (Sonoma County, 95441)

Getty Fire (745  acres, 39% containment)
– Tigertail Rd., Los Angeles (Los Angeles County, 90049)

Hillside Fire (200 acres; containment unknown)
– San Bernardino (San Bernardino County, 92407)

46 Fire (300 acres; 5% containment)
– Jurupa Valley (Riverside County, 92509)

The following wildfires are available for review on MapAlert:
– Getty Fire

– Kincade Fire

Updated 10/29/19: CBS News issued a report offering updates on Northern California wildfire activity and a new wind event threat that may further fuel it.

Powerful winds could fan devastating wildfires in California – live updates (full report)

California counties possibly impacted by planned power outages:

  • Alameda
  • Alpine
  • Amador
  • Butte
  • Calaveras
  • Colusa
  • Contra Costa
  • El Dorado
  • Glenn
  • Humboldt
  • Kern
  • Lake
  • Marin
  • Mariposa
  • Mendocino
  • Napa
  • Nevada
  • Placer
  • Plumas
  • San Mateo
  • Santa Clara
  • Santa Cruz
  • Shasta
  • Sierra
  • Solano
  • Sonoma
  • Stanislaus
  • Tehama
  • Trinity
  • Tuolumne
  • Yolo
  • Yuba

Updated 10/28/19: CNN published a report offering the latest updates on a series of wildfires that have sparked in Northern California.

Wildfire Burns in Los Angeles (full report)

Updated 10/28/19: California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection (CAL Fire) Active Incidents 

Approximate locations containing associated home damage:

Kincade Fire (66,231 acres; 5% containment)
– Geyersville (Sonoma County, 95441)
– Jimtown (Sonoma County, 95441)

Getty Fire (500 acres, containment unknown)
– Tigertail Rd., Los Angeles (Los Angeles County, 90049)

Miller Fire (37 acres; 100% containment)
– Valley Center (San Diego County, 92082)

Palisades Fire (current statistics unavailable)
– Pacific Palisades (Los Angeles County, 90272)

Tick Fire (4,615 acres; 70% containment)
Santa Clarita
– Agua Dulce (Los Angeles County, 91390)
– Canyon Country (Los Angeles County, 91351, 91387)

Updated 10/27/19: California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statewide emergency declaration due to threats from extreme weather conditions and wildfire activity.

Governor Newsom Declares Statewide Emergency Due to Fires, Extreme Weather Conditions

Associated County ZIP Code List

 

Disaster Alert
October 24, 2019

Source: The Weather Channel

Additional Resource:

California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection (CAL Fire) Active Incidents 

Approximate locations containing associated home damage:

California

Kincade Fire (21,900 acres; 5% containment)
– Geyersville (Sonoma County, 95441)
– Jimtown (Sonoma County, 95441)

Palisades Fire (45 acres; 75% containment)
– Pacific Palisades (Los Angeles County, 90272)

Tick Fire (4,300 acres; 5% containment)
– Agua Dulce (Los Angeles County, 91390)
– Canyon Country (Los Angeles County, 91351)

At a Glance

  • 50,000 Southern Californians were evacuated by two fires Thursday near Los Angeles.
  • 10,000 structures are threatened by the Tick Fire burning near Santa Clarita.
  • Meanwhile, the Kincade Fire spread rapidly in Northern California.
  • Residents of Geyserville were ordered to evacuate as the fire jumped a highway.
  • PG&E said high-voltage lines near the fire still had power when it started.

Houses have been leveled, hundreds of schools closed and roadways shut down by at least nine wildfires burning across California.

Pacific Gas and Electric said in a press release that one of its transmission towers malfunctioned near the origin of one the largest fires right around the time the blaze began. The utility had cut off power to about 180,000 homes and businesses as a precautionary move to prevent wildfires.

Tens of thousands of Californians fled their homes as the blazes chewed through a combined area of the state the size of San Francisco.

The Tick Fire in Santa Clarita, just outside of Los Angeles, started Thursday afternoon and triggered evacuation orders for 40,000 people. It continued to expand overnight after it jumped State Road 14, closing portions of the highway and forcing additional evacuations in the Sand Canyon area.

“We’re dealing with some very high wind speeds out here,” Los Angeles County Fire Department Capt. Tony Imbrenda told The Weather Channel Friday morning. “Last night we had wind gusts up to 65 mph on the fire line and that gave us a lot of issues. Firefighters had a difficult firefight last night … We’re hoping for a little cooperation from the weather today.”

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CEO

Alan Jaffa

Alan Jaffa is the Chief Executive Officer for Safeguard Properties, steering the company as the mortgage field services industry leader. He also serves on the board of advisors for SCG Partners, a middle-market private equity fund focused on diversifying and expanding Safeguard Properties’ business model into complimentary markets.

Alan joined Safeguard in 1995, learning the business from the ground up. He was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2002, and was named CEO in May 2010. His hands-on experience has given him unique insights as a leader to innovate, improve and strengthen Safeguard’s processes to assure that the company adheres to the highest standards of quality and customer service.

Under Alan’s leadership, Safeguard has grown significantly with strategies that have included new and expanded services, technology investments that deliver higher quality and greater efficiency to clients, and strategic acquisitions. He takes a team approach to process improvement, involving staff at all levels of the organization to address issues, brainstorm solutions, and identify new and better ways to serve clients.

In 2008, Alan was recognized by Crain’s Cleveland Business in its annual “40-Under-40” profile of young leaders. He also was named a NEO Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award finalist in 2013.

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Esq., General Counsel and EVP

Linda Erkkila

Linda Erkkila is the General Counsel and Executive Vice President for Safeguard Properties, with oversight of legal, human resources, training, and compliance. Linda’s broad scope of oversight covers regulatory issues that impact Safeguard’s operations, risk mitigation, strategic planning, human resources and training initiatives, compliance, insurance, litigation and claims management, and counsel related to mergers, acquisition and joint ventures.

Linda assures that Safeguard’s strategic initiatives align with its resources, leverage opportunities across the company, and contemplate compliance mandates. She has practiced law for 25 years and her experience, both as outside and in-house counsel, covers a wide range of corporate matters, including regulatory disclosure, corporate governance compliance, risk assessment, compensation and benefits, litigation management, and mergers and acquisitions.

Linda earned her JD at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. She holds a degree in economics from Miami University and an MBA. Linda was previously named as both a “Woman of Influence” by HousingWire and as a “Leading Lady” by MReport.

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COO

Michael Greenbaum

Michael Greenbaum is the Chief Operating Officer of Safeguard Properties, where he has played a pivotal role since joining the company in July 2010. Initially brought on as Vice President of REO, Mike’s exceptional leadership and strategic vision quickly propelled him to Vice President of Operations in 2013, and ultimately to COO in 2015. Over his 14-year tenure at Safeguard, Mike has been instrumental in driving change and fostering innovation within the Property Preservation sector, consistently delivering excellence and becoming a trusted partner to clients and investors.

A distinguished graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Mike earned a degree in Quantitative Economics. Following his graduation, he served in the U.S. Army’s Ordnance Branch, where he specialized in supply chain management. Before his tenure at Safeguard, Mike honed his expertise by managing global supply chains for 13 years, leveraging his military and civilian experience to lead with precision and efficacy.

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CFO

Joe Iafigliola

Joe Iafigliola is the Chief Financial Officer for Safeguard Properties. Joe is responsible for the Control, Quality Assurance, Business Development, Marketing, Accounting, and Information Security departments. At the core of his responsibilities is the drive to ensure that Safeguard’s focus remains rooted in Customer Service = Resolution. Through his executive leadership role, he actively supports SGPNOW.com, an on-demand service geared towards real estate and property management professionals as well as individual home owners in need of inspection and property preservation services. Joe is also an integral force behind Compliance Connections, a branch of Safeguard Properties that allows code enforcement professionals to report violations at properties that can then be addressed by the Safeguard vendor network. Compliance Connections also researches and shares vacant property ordinance information with Safeguard clients.

Joe has an MBA from The Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and holds a bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University’s Honors Accounting program.

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Business Development

Carrie Tackett

Business Development Safeguard Properties