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FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Santa Clara Pueblo Severe Storms and Flooding

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FEMA Alert
August 20, 2024  

FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the Santa Clara Pueblo to supplement tribal recovery efforts in areas affected by severe storms and flooding from June 20-21, 2024.  The following area has been approved for assistance:

Public Assistance:

  • Pueblo of Santa Clara

***Please note: Only properties located within the Santa Clara Pueblo Tribal Nation are eligible for assistance.***

 

Santa Clara Pueblo Severe Storms and Flooding (DR-4809-NM)

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Santa Clara Pueblo

Map of Affected Areas

List of Affected Zip Codes

 

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 Major Disaster Declaration – Vermont Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides

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FEMA Alert
August 20, 2024  

***LAST UPDATED: 8/26/24***

FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of Vermont to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in areas affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from July 9-11, 2024.  The following counties have been approved for assistance:

Individual Assistance:

  • Addison
  • Caledonia
  • Chittenden
  • Essex
  • Lamoille
  • Orleans
  • Washington

Public Assistance:

  • Addison
  • Caledonia
  • Chittenden
  • Essex
  • Lamoille
  • Orange
  • Orleans
  • Washington

 

Vermont Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4810-VT)

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Vermont

Map of Affected Areas

List of Affected Zip Codes

 

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 Major Disaster Declaration – Kansas Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding

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FEMA Alert
August 20, 2024  

FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of Kansas to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding on May 19, 2024.  The following counties have been approved for assistance:

Public Assistance:

  • Barton
  • Ellsworth
  • Harvey
  • Hodgeman
  • Lincoln
  • Morris
  • Ottawa
  • Pawnee
  • Reno
  • Rush
  • Russell
  • Stafford
  • Wabaunsee
  • Wyandotte

 

Kansas Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4811-KS)

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kansas

Map of Affected Areas

List of Affected Zip Codes

 

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 Major Disaster Declaration – New Hampshire Severe Storm and Flooding

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FEMA Alert
August 20, 2024  

FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of New Hampshire to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in areas affected by a severe storm and flooding from July 10-13, 2024.  The following counties have been approved for assistance:

Public Assistance:

  • Coos
  • Grafton

 

New Hampshire Severe Storm and Flooding (DR-4812-NH)

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for New Hampshire

Map of Affected Areas

List of Affected Zip Codes

 

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 Emergency Management Declaration – Connecticut Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides

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FEMA Alert
August 21, 2024  

FEMA has issued an Emergency Management Declaration for areas of Connecticut to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides beginning August 18, 2024 and continuing.  The following counties have been approved for assistance:

Public Assistance:

  • Fairfield
  • Litchfield
  • New Haven

 

Connecticut Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (EM-3612-CT)

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for Connecticut

List of Affected Zip Codes

 

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 Major Disaster Declaration – Nebraska Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding

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FEMA Alert
August 20, 2024  

***LAST UPDATE: 10/21/24***

FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of Nebraska to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding from May 20 – June 3, 2024.  The following counties have been approved for assistance:

Public Assistance:

  • Burt
  • Butler
  • Colfax
  • Dodge
  • Douglas
  • Dundy
  • Fillmore
  • Hamilton
  • Hayes
  • Hitchcock
  • Howard
  • Keith
  • Lincoln
  • Platte
  • Polk
  • Red Willow
  • Sarpy
  • Saunders
  • Washington

 

Nebraska Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4808-NE)

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Nebraska

Map of Affected Areas

List of Affected Zip Codes

 

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 Emergency Management Declaration – Virgin Islands Tropical Storm Ernesto

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FEMA Alert
August 18, 2024  

FEMA has issued an Emergency Management Declaration for the U.S. Virgin Islands to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Ernesto beginning August 13, 2024 and continuing.  The following counties have been approved for assistance:

Public Assistance:

  • St. Croix
  • St. John
  • St. Thomas

 

Virgin Islands Tropical Storm Ernesto (EM-3611-VI)

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for U.S. Virgin Islands

Map of Affected Areas

List of Affected Zip Codes

 

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 Major Disaster Declaration – South Dakota Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding

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FEMA Alert
August 15, 2024  

FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of South Dakota to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding from June 16 – July 8, 2024.  The following counties have been approved for assistance:

Individual Assistance:

  • Davison
  • Lincoln
  • Turner
  • Union

Public Assistance:

  • Aurora
  • Bennett
  • Bon Homme
  • Brule
  • Buffalo
  • Charles Mix
  • Clay
  • Davison
  • Douglas
  • Gregory
  • Hand
  • Hanson
  • Hutchinson
  • Jackson
  • Lake
  • Lincoln
  • McCook
  • Miner
  • Minnehaha
  • Moody
  • Sanborn
  • Tripp
  • Turner
  • Union
  • Yankton

 

South Dakota Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding (DR-4807-SD)

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for South Dakota

Map of Affected Areas

List of Affected Zip Codes

 

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 Emergency Management Declaration – Puerto Rico Tropical Storm Ernesto

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FEMA Alert
August 13, 2024  

FEMA has issued an Emergency Management Declaration for the state of Puerto Rico to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Ernesto beginning August 13, 2024 and continuing.  The following counties have been approved for assistance:

Public Assistance:

  • Adjuntas
  • Aguada
  • Aguadilla
  • Aguas Buenas
  • Aibonito
  • Anasco
  • Arecibo
  • Arroyo
  • Barceloneta
  • Barranquitas
  • Bayamon
  • Cabo Rojo
  • Caguas
  • Camuy
  • Canovanas
  • Carolina
  • Catano
  • Cayey
  • Ceiba
  • Ciales
  • Cidra
  • Coamo
  • Comerio
  • Corozal
  • Culebra
  • Dorado
  • Fajardo
  • Florida
  • Guanica
  • Guayama
  • Guayanilla
  • Guaynabo
  • Burabo
  • Hatillo
  • Hormigueros
  • Humacao
  • Isabela
  • Jayuya
  • Juana Diaz
  • Juncos
  • Lajas
  • Lares
  • Las Marias
  • Las Piedras
  • Loiza
  • Luquillo
  • Manati
  • Maricoa
  • Maunabo
  • Mayaguez
  • Moca
  • Morovis
  • Naguabo
  • Naranjito
  • Orocovis
  • Patillas
  • Penuelas
  • Ponce
  • Ponce
  • Quebradillas
  • Rincon
  • Rio Grande
  • Sabana Grande
  • Salinas
  • San German
  • San Juan
  • San Lorenzo
  • San Sebastian
  • Santa Isabel
  • Toa Alta
  • Toa Baja
  • Trujillo Alto
  • Utuado
  • Vega Alta
  • Vega Baja
  • Vieques
  • Villalba
  • Yabucoa
  • Yauco

 

Puerto Rico Tropical Storm Ernesto (EM-3610-PR)

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for Puerto Rico

Map of Affected Areas

List of Affected Zip Codes

 

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 Fire Management Assistance Declaration – Oregon Elk Lane Fire

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FEMA Alert
August 6, 2024  

FEMA has issued a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for the state of Oregon to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by the Elk Lane Fire on August 4, 2024.  The following counties have been approved for assistance:

Public Assistance:

  • Jefferson

 

Oregon Elk Lane Fire (FM-5528-OR)

List of Affected Zip Codes

 

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