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FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Tennessee Severe Storms and Straight-line Winds

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Safeguard
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Tennessee Severe Storms and Straight-line Winds

FEMA Alert
August 17, 2023

FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for areas of the state of Tennessee to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and straight-line winds from June 25-26, 2023.  The following areas has been approved for assistance:

Public Assistance:

  • Fayette
  • Shelby
  • Tipton

 

Tennessee Severe Storms and Straight-line Winds (DR-4729-TN)

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

Posted in FEMA Alerts, Featured ResourcesTagged FEMA Alert, Industry Alert, major disaster declaration, Tennessee, severe storms, FEMA

FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Illinois Severe Storms and Flooding

Posted on August 16, 2023September 21, 2023 by Safeguard
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Illinois Severe Storms and Flooding

FEMA Alert
August 15, 2023

***UPDATED 9/21/23***

FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for areas of the state of Illinois to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from June 29 – July 2, 2023.  The following areas has been approved for assistance:

Individual Assistance:

  • Cooke

Public Assistance:

  • Christian
  • Clark
  • Coles
  • Cumberland
  • De Witt
  • Douglas
  • Edgar
  • Hancock
  • Macon
  • McDonough
  • Monroe
  • Morgan
  • Moultrie
  • Pike
  • Sangamon
  • Scott
  • Vermilion
  • Warren
  • Washington

 

Illinois Severe Storms and Flooding (DR-4728-IL)

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

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

Posted in FEMA Alerts, Featured ResourcesTagged major disaster declaration, FEMA Alert, Industry Alert, Illinois, flooding, severe storms, FEMA

FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Montana Flooding

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Safeguard
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Montana Flooding

FEMA Alert
August 12, 2023

FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for areas of the state of Montana to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from April 10 – April 26, 2023.  The following areas has been approved for assistance:

Public Assistance:

  • Blaine
  • Daniels
  • Fort Peck Indian Reservation
  • Hill
  • Park
  • Roosevelt
  • Sheridan
  • Valley

 

Montana Flooding (DR-4726-MT)

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

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

Posted in FEMA Alerts, Featured ResourcesTagged FEMA, flooding, FEMA Alert, Industry Alert, major disaster declaration, Montana

FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Mississippi Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Tornadoes

Posted on August 14, 2023October 11, 2023 by Safeguard
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Mississippi Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Tornadoes

FEMA Alert
August 12, 2023

***LAST UPDATED 10/11/23***

FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for areas of the state of Mississippi to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from June 14 – June 19, 2023.  The following areas has been approved for assistance:

Individual Assistance:

  • Jackson
  • Jasper

Public Assistance:

  • Adams
  • Amite
  • Attala
  • Claiborne
  • Copiah
  • Covington
  • Franklin
  • Greene
  • Holmes
  • Humphreys
  • Itawamba
  • Jackson
  • Jasper
  • Jefferson
  • Jefferson Davis
  • Jones
  • Lawrence
  • Leake
  • Madison
  • Mississippi Choctaw Indian Reservation
  • Neshoba
  • Newton
  • Perry
  • Rankin
  • Scott
  • Simpson
  • Smith
  • Warren
  • Wayne
  • Yazoo

 

Mississippi Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Tornadoes (DR-4727-MS)

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

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

Posted in FEMA Alerts, Featured ResourcesTagged FEMA Alert, Industry Alert, major disaster declaration, Mississippi, tornadoes, severe storms, FEMA

FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – New Jersey Severe Storm and Flooding

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Safeguard
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – New Jersey Severe Storm and Flooding

FEMA Alert
August 11, 2023

FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for areas of the state of New Jersey to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding from July 14 – July 15, 2023.  The following areas has been approved for assistance:

Public Assistance:

  • Warren

 

New Jersey Severe Storm and Flooding (DR-4725-NJ)

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

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

Posted in FEMA Alerts, Featured ResourcesTagged FEMA Alert, Industry Alert, major disaster declaration, flooding, severe storms, FEMA, New Jersey

FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Hawaii Wildfires

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Safeguard
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Hawaii Wildfires

FEMA Alert
August 10, 2023

FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for areas of the state of Hawaii to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires beginning August 8. 2023 and continuing.  The following areas has been approved for assistance:

Individual Assistance:

  • Maui

Public Assistance:

  • Hawaii
  • Maui

 

Hawaii Wildfires (DR-4724-HI)

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

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

Posted in FEMA Alerts, Featured ResourcesTagged FEMA Alert, Industry Alert, major disaster declaration, Hawaii, wildfires, flooding, FEMA

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declaration – Hawaii Lahaina Fire

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Safeguard
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declaration – Hawaii Lahaina Fire

FEMA Alert
August 9, 2023

FEMA has issued a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for the state of Hawaii to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts in areas affected by the Lahaina Fire beginning August 9, 2023 and continuing.  The following areas have been approved for assistance:

Public Assistance:

  • Maui

 

Hawaii Lahaina Fire (FM-5475-HI)

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

Posted in FEMA Alerts, Featured ResourcesTagged FEMA, Hawaii, Industry Alert, Lahaina Fire, FEMA Alert, Fire Management Assistance Declaration

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declaration – Hawaii Mauna Kea Beach Fire

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Safeguard
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declaration – Hawaii Mauna Kea Beach Fire

FEMA Alert
August 9, 2023

FEMA has issued a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for the state of Hawaii to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts in areas affected by the Mauna Kea Beach Fire beginning August 8, 2023 and continuing.  The following areas have been approved for assistance:

Public Assistance:

  • Hawaii

 

Hawaii Mauna Kea Beach Fire (FM-5478-HI)

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

Posted in FEMA Alerts, Featured ResourcesTagged Mauna Kea Beach Fire, Fire Management Assistance Declaration, FEMA Alert, Hawaii, FEMA, Industry Alert

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declaration – Hawaii Kohala Ranch Fire

Posted on August 11, 2023August 11, 2023 by Safeguard
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declaration – Hawaii Kohala Ranch Fire

FEMA Alert
August 8, 2023

FEMA has issued a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for the state of Hawaii to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts in areas affected by the Kohala Ranch Fire beginning August 8, 2023 and continuing.  The following areas have been approved for assistance:

Public Assistance:

  • Hawaii

 

Hawaii Kohala Ranch Fire (FM-5474-HI)

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

Posted in FEMA Alerts, Featured ResourcesTagged Kohala Ranch Fire, Fire Management Assistance Declaration, FEMA Alert, Industry Alert, Hawaii, FEMA

Freddie Mac Servicing Guide – Industry Pricing Update

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Safeguard
Freddie Mac Servicing Guide – Industry Pricing Update

Industry Update
August 9, 2023

Source: Freddie Mac

An increase in the reimbursement expense limits for certain expense codes for the preservation and maintenance of vacant properties has been updated for Freddie Mac.  Click the source link above to learn more.

For full report, please click the source link above.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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