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Historic Midwest Flooding Forces Hundreds from Homes

Updated 6/17/19: FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska as a result of severe storms and flooding that took place March 13 to April 1, 2019.

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Updated 6/11/19: FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Iowa affected by severe storms and flooding that took place March 12 to May 16, 2019.

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Updated 5/31/19: FEMA issued an update to an Emergency Declaration for areas in Kansas affected by tornadoes and flooding beginning on May 9, 2019 and continuing.

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Updated 5/29/19: FEMA issued an Emergency Declaration for areas in Louisiana affected by flooding beginning on May 10, 2019 and continuing.

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Updated 5/28/19: FEMA issued an Emergency Declaration for areas in Kansas affected by flooding beginning on May 9, 2019 and continuing.

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Updated 5/10/19: FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Iowa affected by severe storms and flooding beginning on March 12, 2019 and continuing.

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Updated 5/8/19: FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Iowa affected by severe storms and flooding beginning on March 12, 2019 and continuing.

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Updated 5/7/19: FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Iowa affected by severe storms and flooding beginning on March 12, 2019 and continuing.

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Updated 5/6/19: FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Nebraska affected by a severe winter storm, straight-line winds and flooding that took place March 9 to April 1, 2019.

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Updated 5/6/19: FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Alabama affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding and landslides that took place February 19 to March 20, 2019.

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Updated 4/15/19: FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Iowa affected by severe storms and flooding beginning on March 12, 2019 and continuing.

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Updated 4/15/19: FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Nebraska affected by a severe winter storm, straight-line winds and flooding that took place March 9 to April 1, 2019.

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Updated 4/10/19: FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Nebraska affected by a severe winter storm, straight-line winds and flooding that took place March 9 to April 1, 2019.

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Updated 4/8/19: On April 8, the VA issued a circular that expresses concern about VA home loan borrowers affected by floods in Nebraska, and describes measures mortgagees may employ to provide relief.

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Updated 4/5/19: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the approval of disaster assistance for the state of Nebraska and will provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes in areas affected by severe winter storms, straight-line winds, and flooding.

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Updated 4/5/19: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it will speed federal disaster assistance to the state of Iowa and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes in areas affected by severe storms and flooding.

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Updated 3/30/19: FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Nebraska affected by a severe winter storm, straight-line winds and flooding beginning March 9, 2019 and continuing.

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Updated 3/29/19: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a circular that expresses concern about VA home loan borrowers affected by severe storms and flooding in Iowa and describes measures mortgagees may employ to provide relief.

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Updated 3/27/19: Fannie Mae issued a news release reminding homeowners and servicers impacted by flooding across the Missouri River Basin of available mortgage assistance options.

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Updated 3/27/19: Freddie Mac issued a news release reminding mortgage servicers of its disaster relief policies for borrowers affected by flooding in the Midwest.

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Updated 3/25/19: The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the National Credit Union Administration, and the state regulators issued a joint statement encouraging financial institutions operating in affected Midwest flood areas to meet the financial services needs of their communities.

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Updated 3/23/19: FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Iowa affected by severe storms and flooding beginning on March 12, 2019 and continuing.

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Updated 3/21/19: FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Nebraska affected by a severe winter storm, straight-line winds and flooding beginning March 9, 2019 and continuing.

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Updated 3/21/19: Governor Kim Reynolds requested an expedited FEMA Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Iowa affected by severe storms and flooding beginning on March 12, 2019 and continuing.

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Updated 3/21/19: Missouri Governor Michael L. Parson issued a statewide emergency declaration as a result of severe weather and river flooding beginning on March 11, 2019 and continuing.

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Updated 3/20/19: The Weather Channel issued a report outlining initial Midwest flood damage estimates.

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Updated 3/20/19: Governor Pete Ricketts requested an expedited FEMA Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Nebraska affected by flooding, rain, high water, wind-driven rain, hail, lightning, straight-line winds and winter storms beginning on March 9, 2019 and continuing.

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Please be advised of the following tribal areas included in the above request:

  • Omaha Tribe of Nebraska (Public Assistance; Thurston, Cuming, Burt counties)
  • Ponca Tribe of Nebraska (Public Assistance; Knox County)
  • Sac and Fox Nation (Public Assistance; Richardson County)
  • Santee Sioux Nation (Individual/Public Assistance; Knox County)
  • Winnebago Tribe (Public Assistance; Thurston, Dixon counties)

NOTE: This has NOT yet been declared a FEMA Disaster.

Updated 3/20/19: The Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) announced additional counties covered under an emergency declaration.

NEMA on Twitter (declaration updates)

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Flood damage estimates/information (NEMA)

Updated 3/19/19: The Weather Channel issued a report offering an update on extreme river flooding affecting the Midwest.

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Updated 3/19/19: Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issued a supplemental emergency proclamation adding five additional counties impacted by flooding and flash flooding.

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Updated 3/19/19: The Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) announced additional counties covered under an emergency declaration.

NEMA on Twitter (declaration updates)

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NOTE: This is independent from any FEMA Disaster Declaration.


Disaster Alert
March 17, 2019 

Source: NBC News

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Related Governor Emergency Declarations:

Iowa
Declaration (3/14/19)

Supplemental Declaration (3/15/19)

Associated County ZIP Code List


Kansas
Declaration (KPR 3/17/19)

Associated County ZIP Code List


Nebraska
Declaration (3/15/19)

Associated County ZIP Code List


South Dakota 
Declaration (3/15/19)

Associated County ZIP Code List


Wisconsin
Declaration (3/15/19)

Associated County ZIP Code List

NOTE: The above declarations are independent from any FEMA Disaster Declaration.

Flood warnings and advisories remained in effect Sunday evening across eastern Nebraska, southern Wisconsin and parts of Iowa. The NWS said major flooding was expected to continue across the region as late as Wednesday.

The Missouri River reached 30.2 feet in Fremont County in far southwestern Iowa on Sunday, breaking the record by 2 feet and topping levees in the towns of Bartlett and Thurman. A levee was breached on the Platte River near North Bend, northwest of Omaha, Nebraska, on Sunday afternoon; authorities urged all residents to move to higher ground immediately.

Nebraska Emergency Management Agency said Sunday it was monitoring 17 flood locations across the state and expected more record crests in the next 24 to 48 hours.

Also on Sunday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said 38 counties have received a disaster proclamation and more than 110 homes were damaged by floods in the western city of Hornick. She and the governors of Nebraska and Wisconsin all declared states of emergency.

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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