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Stay Up To Date With All Disaster Alerts

Its valuable to be the first to know about a disaster occurrence. Crucial information, sorted and delivered to your finger tips by insiders and industry experts.

The Disaster Alert Center

Use the page below to stay up to date on when large-scale disasters strike, and the actions being taken in response.

Safeguard strives to continually provide the most current information on disasters as they occur. No matter the form they take — fires, tornadoes, hurricanes or floods — all of them can cause a tremendous amount of damage to your assets.

Disaster Tools

Everything you need in times of distress.

National Coastal County ZIP Code Resource

It is possible to provide a visual representation of a weather event's “cone” and potential impacts. Typically, the greatest impacts are felt within coastal areas.

In response, Safeguard has compiled a national "coastal shoreline county" ZIP Code list as determined by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

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FEMA Disaster Declaration Process Information

Please see below links outlining FEMA’s disaster declaration process and information relating to federal disaster assistance.

A Guide to the Disaster Declaration Process and Federal Disaster Assistance ➝

FEMA’s Disaster Declaration Process: A Primer ➝

MBA Releases Disaster Recovery Guide

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has created Disaster Recovery: A Resource for Homeowners. This consumer-facing informational guide outlines homeowner disaster preparedness and steps to recovery, including who to engage for individual mortgage communication, how to navigate the insurance process, and what forms of aid and disaster loans are generally available.

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All Disaster Alerts

7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Affects Alaska

Damage continues to be assessed after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Anchorage, Alaska and its surrounding areas on November 30, 2018.

December 1 2018

Tropical Storm Rosa’s Remnants Likely to Bring Widespread Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding to Southwest US

Updated 11/30/18: FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in the Tohono O’odham Nation (Arizona) affected by severe storms and flooding from October 1-3, 2018. Link to Industry Alert Updated 10/2/18: The office of Utah Governor Gary Herbert issued an executive order declaring a statewide emergency due to potential flooding. Link to executive order Link […]

November 30 2018

Three California Wildfires Destroy Homes

Property damage continues to be sustained as the Camp, Woolsey and Hill fires spread across portions of California.

November 13 2018

Nor’easter Brings Flooding, Power Outages from New Jersey to Maine

All Client Alert October 28, 2018 Source: The Weather Channel Additional Resource: NOAA Coastal County ZIP Code List (Northeast region) NOTE: This has not yet been declared a FEMA Disaster. Areas from New Jersey to Maine saw street flooding and power outages as a nor’easter raked the coast on Saturday. Tens of thousands of customers […]

October 28 2018

Super Typhoon Yutu, the Most Powerful Tropical Cyclone on Earth in 2018, Barrels Towards Northern Mariana Islands

Updated 10/26/18: On October 26, 2018, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands affected by Super Typhoon Yutu beginning on October 24, 2018 and continuing. Link to Industry Alert Updated 10/23/18: FEMA issued an Emergency Declaration for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands due […]

October 26 2018

Tropical Storm Florence Approach Prompts State-of-Emergency Declaration in North Carolina

Updated 10/25/18: FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in North Carolina affected by Hurricane Florence from September 7-29, 2018. Link to All Client Alert Updated 10/24/18: FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in North Carolina affected by Hurricane Florence from September 7-29, 2018. Link to […]

October 25 2018

Hurricane Willa Likely to Bring Rain Accumulations to Texas

Source: ABC News Additional Resource: Safeguard Properties (Central Texas flooding) Safeguard Properties Disaster Update Center NOTE: This is not yet a FEMA Declared Disaster Hurricane Willa, a Category 4 storm, is taking aim at the Mexican coast and threatening to deliver life-threatening storm surge, wind and rain. Willa had strengthened to a powerful Category 5 storm Monday morning with 160 mph […]

October 23 2018

Major flooding on Llano River Triggers Bridge Collapse Near Kingsland, Texas

Link to proclamation Link to associated county ZIP Code list All Client Alert October 17, 2018 Source: AccuWeather Additional Resources: Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott (Governor Greg Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For 18 Texas Counties In Response To Severe Weather And Flooding) Associated county ZIP Code list Approximate areas containing flooded homes: Texas Kingsland (Llano County, 78639) […]

October 19 2018

Fatal Wildfire Rips Through California Towns

As a new wave of wildfire activity continues in California, actions are being taken to combat its effects.

October 4 2018

Hurricane Lane: Monster Storm Strengthens to Category 5, Hawaii County Under Hurricane Warning

Updated 9/27/18: FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Hawaii affected by Hurricane Lane from August 22-29, 2018. Link to All Client Alert Updated 8/23/18: Fannie Mae issued a press release titled Fannie Mae Reminds Homeowners and Servicers of Mortgage Assistance Options for Areas Affected by Hurricane Lane. Link to All Client Alert Updated 8/23/18: Freddie […]

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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