<- Return To FEMA Alerts

FEMA Declared Disaster Puerto Rico

FEMA Alert Update
November 15, 2017

FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico affected by Hurricane Maria from September 17 to November 15, 2017. The action closes the incident period on November 15, 2017.

FEMA Release: Declared Disaster Amendment for Puerto Rico

FEMA Alert Update
October 2, 2017

FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico affected by Hurricane Maria beginning September 17, 2017 and continuing. The following municipalities are eligible for assistance:

Individual Assistance

Adjuntas
Aguada
Aquadilla
Anasco
Cabo Rojo
Camuy
Guanica
Guyanilla

Hatillo
Hormigueros
Isabela
Lajas
Larus
Las Marias
Maricao
Mayaguez

Moca
Penuelas
Quebradillas
Rincon
Sabana Grande
San German
San Sebastian
Yauco

FEMA Release: Declared Disaster Amendment for Puerto Rico

ZIP Code List for FEMA Declared Disaster for Puerto Rico

MapAlert Disaster Viewer

FEMA Alert
September 20, 2017

FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico affected by Hurricane Maria beginning September 17, 2017 and continuing. The following municipalities are eligible for assistance:

Individual/Public Assistance

Aguas Buenas
Aibonito
Arecibo
Arroyo
Barceloneta
Barranquitas
Bayamon
Caguas
Canovanas
Carolina
Catano
Cayey
Ceiba
Ciales
Cidra
Coamo
Comerio
Corozai
Culebra
Dorado
Fajardo

Florida
Guayama
Guaynabo
Gurabo
Humacao
Jayuya
Juana Diaz
Juncos
Las Piedras
Loiza
Luquillo
Manati
Maunabo
Morovis
Naguabo
Naranjito
Orocovis

Patillas
Ponce
Rio Grande
Salinas
San Juan
San Lorenzp
Santa Isabel
Toa Alta
Toa Baja
Trujillo Alto
Utuado
Vega Alta
Vega Baja
Vieques
Villalba
Yabucoa

Public Assistance

Entire Commonwealth (78 municipalities)

FEMA Release: Declared Disaster for Puerto Rico

ZIP Code List for FEMA Declared Disaster for Puerto Rico

Additional Resources

FEMA’s web site

Safeguard Properties All Client Alerts

HUD Moratorium on Foreclosure

VA’s Policy Regarding Natural Disasters

Freddie Mac Disaster Relief Policies

Fannie Mae’s Natural Disaster Relief Policies

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.

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.

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.

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.

Business Development

Carrie Tackett

Business Development Safeguard Properties