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FEMA Declared Disaster Montana

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FEMA Alert
March 31, 2020

FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Montana affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on January 20, 2020 and continuing.

Areas approved for Public Assistance: 56 Counties (Statewide)

Please be advised of the following tribal areas eligible for Public Assistance:

  • Blackfeet Indian Reservation (Glacier, Pondera Counties)
  • Crow Indian Reservation (Big Horn, Treasure Counties)
  • Crow/Northern Cheyenne Area (Big Horn, Treasure Counties)
  • Flathead Indian Reservation (Flathead, Lake, Missoula, Sanders Counties)
  • Fort Belknap Indian Reservation (Blaine, Phillips Counties)
  • Fort Peck Indian Reservation (Daniels, Roosevelt, Sheridan, Valley Counties)
  • Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation (Rosebud County)
  • Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation (Chouteau, Hill Counties)

 

Montana COVID-19 Pandemic (DR-4508)

FEMA Declared Disaster Montana: ZIP Code List

 

Additional Resources

FEMA’s web site

FEMA’s Disaster Declaration Process

Safeguard Properties Industry Alerts

HUD Moratorium on Foreclosure

VA’s Policy Regarding Natural Disasters

Freddie Mac Disaster Relief Policies

Fannie Mae’s Natural Disaster Relief Policies

FEMA Declared Disaster Ohio

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FEMA Alert
March 31, 2020

FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Ohio affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on January 20, 2020 and continuing.

Areas approved for Public Assistance: 88 Counties (Statewide)

Ohio COVID-19 Pandemic (DR-4507)

FEMA Declared Disaster Ohio: ZIP Code List

 

Additional Resources

FEMA’s web site

FEMA’s Disaster Declaration Process

Safeguard Properties Industry Alerts

HUD Moratorium on Foreclosure

VA’s Policy Regarding Natural Disasters

Freddie Mac Disaster Relief Policies

Fannie Mae’s Natural Disaster Relief Policies

FEMA Declared Disaster Kansas

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FEMA Alert
March 29, 2020

FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Kansas affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on January 20, 2020 and continuing.

Areas approved for Public Assistance: 105 Counties (Statewide)

Please be advised of the following tribal areas eligible for Public Assistance:

  • Sac and Fox Indian Reservation (Brown County)

 

Kansas COVID-19 Pandemic (DR-4504)

FEMA Declared Disaster Kansas: ZIP Code List

 

Additional Resources

FEMA’s web site

FEMA’s Disaster Declaration Process

Safeguard Properties Industry Alerts

HUD Moratorium on Foreclosure

VA’s Policy Regarding Natural Disasters

Freddie Mac Disaster Relief Policies

Fannie Mae’s Natural Disaster Relief Policies

FEMA Declared Disaster Alabama

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FEMA Alert
March 29, 2020

FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Alabama affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on January 20, 2020 and continuing.

Areas approved for Public Assistance: 67 Counties (Statewide)

Please be advised of the following tribal areas eligible for Public Assistance:

  • MOWA Choctaw (Mobile, Washington Counties)
  • Poarch Creek Reservation and Trust Lands (Escambia County)

 

Alabama COVID-19 Pandemic (DR-4503)

FEMA Declared Disaster Alabama: ZIP Code List

 

Additional Resources

FEMA’s web site

FEMA’s Disaster Declaration Process

Safeguard Properties Industry Alerts

HUD Moratorium on Foreclosure

VA’s Policy Regarding Natural Disasters

Freddie Mac Disaster Relief Policies

Fannie Mae’s Natural Disaster Relief Policies

FEMA Declared Disaster District of Columbia

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FEMA Alert
March 29, 2020

FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in the District of Columbia affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on January 20, 2020 and continuing.

Areas approved for Public Assistance: Entire District (County-Equivalent)

District of Columbia COVID-19 Pandemic (DR-4502)

FEMA Declared Disaster District of Columbia: ZIP Code List

 

Additional Resources

FEMA’s web site

FEMA’s Disaster Declaration Process

Safeguard Properties Industry Alerts

HUD Moratorium on Foreclosure

VA’s Policy Regarding Natural Disasters

Freddie Mac Disaster Relief Policies

Fannie Mae’s Natural Disaster Relief Policies

FEMA Declared Disaster Georgia

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FEMA Alert
March 29, 2020

FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Georgia affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on January 20, 2020 and continuing.

Areas approved for Public Assistance: 159 Counties (Statewide)

Please be advised of the following tribal areas eligible for Public Assistance:

  • Tama Indian Reservation (Grady County)

 

Georgia COVID-19 Pandemic (DR-4501)

FEMA Declared Disaster Georgia: ZIP Code List

 

Additional Resources

FEMA’s web site

FEMA’s Disaster Declaration Process

Safeguard Properties Industry Alerts

HUD Moratorium on Foreclosure

VA’s Policy Regarding Natural Disasters

Freddie Mac Disaster Relief Policies

Fannie Mae’s Natural Disaster Relief Policies

Homes Damaged as Tornadoes Strike Mississippi, Alabama

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Disaster Alert
March 31, 2020

Source: The Weather Channel

Additional Resources:

USA Today (Strong storms and possible tornadoes leave damage, power outages from Mississippi to Georgia)

WLOX (George County cleaning up after Tuesday morning tornado damage)

News 4 JAX (Severe storms blow through St. Johns, Clay counties, cause damage)

Approximate locations (according to media outlets) sustaining structural damage:

Alabama

– Eufaula (Barbour County, 36027, 36072)

Florida

– Fleming Island (Clay County, 32003)
– Fruit Cove (St. Johns County, 32259)

Mississippi

– Agricola (George County, 39452)
– Benndale (George County, 39456)
– Lucedale (George County, 39452)

NOTE: This has not yet been declared a FEMA Major Disaster.

At a Glance

  • At least three tornadoes have been confirmed.
  • About a dozen homes were damaged in Eufaula, Alabama.
  • Trees and power lines were knocked down in some areas.

Severe weather moved across the Deep South Tuesday and spawned at least three tornadoes that damaged buildings and knocked down trees and power lines.

Tornadoes were confirmed in Alabama and Mississippi, and a possible tornado hit near Madison, Florida, late Tuesday afternoon.

The mayor of Eufaula, Alabama, told WSFA-TV that about a dozen homes were damaged when a tornado hit around noon CDT. There was one report of a minor injury. Video footage showed the tornado moving through and some of the homes that it hit.
For full report, please click the source link above.

FEMA Declared Disaster Pennsylvania

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FEMA Alert
March 30, 2020

FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Pennsylvania affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on January 20, 2020 and continuing.

Areas approved for Public Assistance: 67 Counties (Statewide)

Pennsylvania COVID-19 Pandemic (DR-4506)

FEMA Declared Disaster Pennsylvania: ZIP Code List

 

Additional Resources

FEMA’s web site

FEMA’s Disaster Declaration Process

Safeguard Properties Industry Alerts

HUD Moratorium on Foreclosure

VA’s Policy Regarding Natural Disasters

Freddie Mac Disaster Relief Policies

Fannie Mae’s Natural Disaster Relief Policies

FEMA Declared Disaster Rhode Island

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FEMA Alert
March 30, 2020

FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Rhode Island affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on January 20, 2020 and continuing.

Areas approved for Public Assistance: 5 Counties (Statewide)

Please be advised of the following tribal areas eligible for Public Assistance:

  • Grand Ronde Indian Reservation
  • Narragansett Indian Reservation

Rhode Island COVID-19 Pandemic (DR-4505)

FEMA Declared Disaster Rhode Island: ZIP Code List

 

Additional Resources

FEMA’s web site

FEMA’s Disaster Declaration Process

Safeguard Properties Industry Alerts

HUD Moratorium on Foreclosure

VA’s Policy Regarding Natural Disasters

Freddie Mac Disaster Relief Policies

Fannie Mae’s Natural Disaster Relief Policies

FEMA Declared Disaster Oregon

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FEMA Alert
March 28, 2020

FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Oregon affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on January 20, 2020 and continuing.

Areas approved for Public Assistance: 8 Counties (Statewide)

Oregon COVID-19 Pandemic (DR-4499)

FEMA Declared Disaster Oregon: ZIP Code List

 

Additional Resources

FEMA’s web site

FEMA’s Disaster Declaration Process

Safeguard Properties Industry Alerts

HUD Moratorium on Foreclosure

VA’s Policy Regarding Natural Disasters

Freddie Mac Disaster Relief Policies

Fannie Mae’s Natural Disaster Relief Policies

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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