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FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declaration – Oregon Liberty Fire

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FEMA Alert
August 24, 2023

FEMA has issued a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for the state of Oregon to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts in areas affected by the Liberty Fire beginning August 24, 2023 and continuing.  The following areas have been approved for assistance:

Public Assistance:

  • Marion

 

Oregon Liberty Fire (FM-5483-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

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declaration – Louisiana Tiger Island Fire

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FEMA Alert
August 23, 2023

FEMA has issued a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for the state of Alaska to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts in areas affected by the Tiger Island Fire beginning August 23, 2023 and continuing.  The following areas have been approved for assistance:

Public Assistance:

  • Beauregard (Parish)

 

Louisiana Tiger Island Fire (FM-5482-LA)

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 – Alaska Flooding

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FEMA Alert
August 23, 2023

FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for areas of the state of Alaska to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from May 12 – June 3, 2023.  The following areas has been approved for assistance:

Individual Assistance:

  • Copper River Regional Educational Attendance Area
  • Kuspuk Regional Educational Attendance Area
  • Lower Kuskokwim Regional Educational Attendance Area
  • Lower Yukon Regional Educational Attendance Area
  • Yukon Flats Regional Education Attendance Area
  • Yupiit Regional Educational Attendance Area

Public Assistance:

  • Bering Straight Regional Educational Attendance Area
  • Copper River Regional Educational Attendance Area
  • Iditarod Area Regional Educational Attendance Area
  • Kuspuk Regional Educational Attendance Area
  • Lower Yukon Regional Educational Attendance Area
  • Yukon Flats Regional Educational Attendance Area
  • Yukon-Koyukuk (Census Area)

***Please note: only properties located within the Regional Educational Attendance Areas listed above are eligible for assistance.***

 

Alaska Flooding (DR-4730-AK)

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for Alaska

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 – Montana River Road East Fire

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FEMA Alert
August 19, 2023

FEMA has issued a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for the state of Montana to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts in areas affected by the River Road East Fire beginning August 19, 2023 and continuing.  The following areas have been approved for assistance:

Public Assistance:

  • Sanders

 

Montana River Road East Fire (FM-5480-MT)

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 – Washington Oregon Fire

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FEMA Alert
August 19, 2023

FEMA has issued a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for the state of Washington to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts in areas affected by the Oregon Fire beginning August 19, 2023 and continuing.  The following areas have been approved for assistance:

Public Assistance:

  • Spokane

 

Washington Oregon Fire (FM-5481-WA)

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 – Washington Gray Fire

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FEMA Alert
August 18, 2023

FEMA has issued a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for the state of Washington to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts in areas affected by the Gray Fire beginning August 18, 2023 and continuing.  The following areas have been approved for assistance:

Public Assistance:

  • Spokane

 

Washington Gray Fire (FM-5479-WA)

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

Tropical Storm Hilary: Southern California Sees Historic Rainfall

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Disaster Alert
August 21, 2023

Source:  MSN.com; Office of Governor Gavin Newsome

Flash flood warnings continue amid record rain

Flash flood warnings remained in effect on Monday in Los Angeles, Death Valley and some areas of southwest Nevada, after heavy rain fell overnight throughout the region.

Hilary weakened overnight into a post-tropical cyclone and was expected to dissipate in the high mountains of the Sierra Nevada.

Copious amounts of rain fell overnight, including the 10.5 inches that soaked Raywood Flat, California, a rocky area within the San Bernardino National Forest.

About 6.15 inches fell in Los Angeles. Palmdale, a city north of the Los Angeles, had its highest all-time daily rainfall with 3.57 inches.

Palm Springs got 2.82 inches, marking the city’s highest daily rainfall for summer and for August.

San Diego had 1.81 inches, its highest-ever daily August rainfall.

And Bristlecone, Nevada, near Las Vegas, picked up more than 6 inches, mostly within 24 hours. That rainfall broke the record for a tropical cyclone or remnant traveling through Nevada. It approached the 24-hour rain record for the state of 7.78 inches, which was set in 2004.

Governor Newsome Proclaims State of Emergency

On August 19, ahead of Hilary’s impact, California Governor Gavin Newsome declared a State of Emergency for the following counties:

  • Fresno
  • Imperial
  • Inyo
  • Kern
  • Los Angeles
  • Orange
  • Riverside
  • San Bernardino
  • San Diego
  • Tulare
  • Ventura

 

***Note: This event has not yet been declared a FEMA disaster.  We will update you as more information becomes available.***

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Maui County Wildfire Disaster Update

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Disaster Alert
August 20, 2023

Source:  mauicounty.gov

FIRE UPDATE

Olinda fire (initially reported 8/8): now 85% contained.  Estimated 1,081 acres.  The Maui Fire Department is assisting State Division of Forestry and Wildlife with this joint fire-fighting effort.

Kula fire (initially reported 8/8): now 85% contained.  Estimated 202 acres.

Lahaina fire (initially reported 8/8): now 90% contained.  Estimated 2,170 acres.

Pulehu/Kihei fire (initially reported 8/8): The Pulehu/Kihei fire was declared 100% contained 8/12.  There are no active threats at this time.

ENTRY INTO DISASTER AREAS

Currently, the disaster area is restricted to authorized personnel only.  At this time, media and residents are not allowed in the disaster area as significant hazards exist.  For those accessing areas outside of the disaster area, the county urges individuals to continue to avoid all burn areas and do not enter any areas where structures were burned until you receive a clearance from authorities.

Map of Affected Area – Lahaina fire

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City of Quincy Accepting Proposals for “Fix or Flatten” Properties for Redevelopment

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Industry Update
August 16, 2023

Source: wgem.com

City officials in Quincy want your proposals to re-develop properties they have demolished.

It’s all part of the “Fix or Flatten” program to get rid of dangerous buildings.

Quincy’s Director of Inspection and Enforcement, Michael Seaver, said deteriorating buildings are what you would find on the city’s “Fix or Flatten” list.

“We generally look for structures that are open to trespass that have holes in the roof that are kind of beyond the point of repair or they would seen to be at least from an outward appearance,” Seaver said.

Seaver said after a property is added to the list, all owners and heirs of derelict properties, receive a fifteen day notice telling them to either fix or demolish their property.

“So assuming we don’t receive any response to that notice, the next step would be for the attorneys to go ahead and file a complaint in court and get in front of a judge to hopefully obtain an order to authorize the city to demolish property,” Seaver said.

But if the purpose in demolishing unsafe buildings is to protect the community and rid eye sores, why leave a plot of land behind?

“So the city is trying to and the council would like to see the property put back into the best use possible so we accept proposals for the properties, so it’s not just straight forward bids,” Seaver said.

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Mayor Mike Duggan, Land Bank Officials Give Deeds to Detroit Residents through Buy Back Program

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Industry Update
August 15, 2023

Source: Detroit Free Press

Residents who have been living in Detroit Land Bank Authority-owned homes were given their deeds on Tuesday in a formal event at the Johnson Recreation Center.

Mayor Mike Duggan and Land Bank CEO Tammy Daniels announced that a total of 135 Detroiters are to receive their deeds after completing homeownership and financial management courses through the latest round of the Occupied Buy Back program. The Land Bank is responsible for selling vacant homes and side lots.

“We are entering uncharted territory. The success of this program is unprecedented,” Daniels said.

The program launched in 2016 and has given 1,119 Detroiters the deed to their home. The aim is to provide housing for those living in Land Bank homes, many of whom lost them to foreclosure or were victims of real estate or landlord fraud.

“Over the years, you’ve heard the Land Bank get criticized for a lot of things. They got a new director now, Tammy Daniels, and the Land Bank doesn’t demolish homes anymore. What they do is take the land they have and turn it back to Detroiters in a reasonable way,” Duggan said. “Instead of 1,000 vacant houses in the city by pushing people out who lost to foreclosure, we’ve got 1,000 homeowners … since we started the Buy Back Program.”

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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