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Tropical Storm Isaias Impacts Multiple U.S. Regions

Updated 2/4/21: FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Maryland affected by Tropical Storm Isaias from August 3-4, 2020.

Maryland Tropical Storm Isaias (DR-4583)

Updated 1/13/21: FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in New Jersey affected by Tropical Storm Isaias on August 4, 2020.

New Jersey Tropical Storm Isaias (DR-4574 Amendment 1)

Updated 1/13/21: FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in North Carolina affected by Hurricane Isaias from July 31 to August 4, 2020.

North Carolina Hurricane Isaias (DR-4568 Amendment 1)

Updated 1/12/21: FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Connecticut affected by Tropical Storm Isaias on August 4, 2020.

Connecticut Tropical Storm Isaias (DR-4580)

Updated 12/11/20: FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in New Jersey affected by Tropical Storm Isaias on August 4, 2020.

New Jersey Tropical Storm Isaias (DR-4574)

Updated 12/2/20: FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Delaware affected by Tropical Storm Isaias from August 4-7, 2020.

Delaware Tropical Storm Isaias (DR-4566 Amendment 1)

Updated 11/3/20: FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in New York affected by Tropical Storm Isaias on August 4, 2020.

New York Tropical Storm Isaias (DR-4567 Amendment 2)

Updated 10/14/20: FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in North Carolina affected by Hurricane Isaias from July 31 to August 4, 2020.

North Carolina Hurricane Isaias (DR-4568)

Updated 10/2/20: FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Delaware affected by Tropical Storm Isaias from August 4-7, 2020.

Delaware Tropical Storm Isaias (DR-4566 Amendment)

Updated 9/10/20: FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Puerto Rico affected by Hurricane Isaias from July 29-31, 2020.

Puerto Rico Hurricane Isaias (DR-4560)

Updated 8/6/20: FEMA issued an Emergency Declaration for areas in Connecticut affected by Tropical Storm Isaias on August 4, 2020.

Connecticut Tropical Storm Isaias (EM-3535)
FEMA Emergency Declaration Connecticut: ZIP Code List

Included Tribal Areas:
Mashantucket Pequot Tribe (New London County, 06338)
Mohegan Tribe of Indians (New London County, 06382)

Updated 8/5/20: Patch.com published a report outlining major creek/river flooding in Pennsylvania resulting from Tropical Storm Isaiais.

Perkiomen Creek Floods to All-Time Historic High Levels

Approximate impacted locations include:

– Collegeville (Montgomery County, 19426, 19473)
– Eastwick/Southwest Philadelphia (Philadelphia County, 19154)
– Graterford (Montgomery County, 19426)
– Manayunk (Philadelphia County, 19127)
– Norristown (Montgomery County, 19401, 19403, 19404, 19405, 19406, 19407, 19408, 19409)
– Parkwood Manor/Northeast Philadelphia (Philadelphia County, 19154)
– Schwenksville (Montgomery County, 19473)
– Skippack (Montgomery County, 19474)
Additional Media: https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/weather/stories-weather/isaias-philadelphia-region-tropical-storm-rain-wind/2490160/

Updated 8/5/20: The Weather Channel published a report offering a full recap on Hurricane Isaias, which impacted a large portion of the U.S. Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.

Hurricane Isaias Recap: Northeast Lashing Follows a North Carolina Landfall, a Florida Grazing, and Puerto Rico Soaking

Approximate locations sustaining structural damage:

Building Collapse
New York
– 204 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn (Kings County, 11249)

Fire
North Carolina
– Ocean Isle Beach (Brunswick County, 28469)
*Driftwood Ave. (four fires) East 4th St. (one fire)
*One property identified as 16 Driftwood Ave.
Media: https://www.wect.com/2020/08/03/multiple-fires-spark-ocean-isle-beach-isaias-moves-shore/

Flooding
Delaware
– Dover (New Castle County, 19901, 19902, 19903, 19904, 19905, 19906)
Media: https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/tracking-high-winds-tornadoes-tractor-trailers-flipped-over-in-de/2490388/

Maryland
– Elkton (Cecil County, 21921, 21922)
Media: https://patch.com/maryland/perryville/flooded-houses-submerged-vehicles-prompt-rescues-cecil-county
– North East (Cecil County, 21901)
Media: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/north-east-being-evacuated-for-flooding/33512504

North Carolina
– Ocean Isle Beach (Brunswick County, 28469)
– Oak Island (Brunswick County, 28465)

Pennsylvania
– Alsace Township (Berks County, 19522)
– Darby Borough (Delaware County, 19023)
– Eastwick/Southwest Philly (Philadlephia County, 19153)
– North Coventry Township (Chester County, 19465)
– Upper Darby (Delaware County, 19082)
Media: https://www.fox29.com/news/reports-of-widespread-flooding-across-delaware-valley-as-isaias-dumps-rain

South Carolina
– Cherry Grove (Horry County, 29582)
Media: https://wpde.com/news/local/cherry-grove-neighbors-inundated-by-isaias-storm-surge-homes-flooded
– Garden City (Horry County, 29576)

Tornado
Delaware
– Bear (New Castle County, 19701)
*High winds
*Concentrated home damage in Brennan Estates
– Dover (New Castle County, 19901, 19902, 19903, 19904, 19905, 19906)
Media: https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/tracking-high-winds-tornadoes-tractor-trailers-flipped-over-in-de/2490388/

Maryland
– Mardela Springs (Wicomico County, 21837)
Media: https://wjla.com/news/local/multiple-tornadoes-reported-in-maryland-as
– Ocean City (Worcester County, 21842, 21843)
*Wind damage

Massachusetts
– Springfield (Hampden County, 01101, 01102, 01103, 01104, 01105, 01106, 01107, 01108, 01109, 01111, 01115, 01118, 01119, 01128, 01129, 01138, 01139, 01144, 01151, 01152, 01199)
– Worcester (Worcester County, 01601, 01602, 01603, 01604, 01605, 01606, 01607, 01608, 01609, 01610, 01612, 01613, 01614, 01615, 01653, 01655)
*Wind damage
Media: https://www.masslive.com/coronavirus/2020/08/storm-tracker-massachusetts-widespread-wind-damage-more-than-180000-customers-without-power-as-tropical-storm-isaias-rolls-through.html

New Jersey
– Marmora/Upper Township (Cape May County, 08223)

New York
*Wind damage
– Garden City/Long Island (Nassau County, 11530)
-South Shore/Staten Island (Nassau County, 10306, 10307, 10308, 10309, 10312)
Media: https://abc7ny.com/hurricane-isaias-long-island-tropical-storm-track-radar-map/6353608/ 

North Carolina
– Leland (Brunswick County, 28451)
– Oak Island (Brunswick County, 28465)
– Southport (Brunswick County, 28461)
*Wind damage
– Town Creek (Brunswick County, 28451)
– Windsor (Bertie County, 27983)
Media: https://www.wral.com/it-s-bad-sheriff-says-person-killed-10-homes-destroyed-in-bertie-county-tornado/19218597/

Pennsylvania
– Doylestown (Bucks County, 18901, 18902)
– Parkwood Manor/Northeast Philly (Philadelphia County, 19154)
– Worcester Township (Montgomery County, 19490)
Media: https://6abc.com/nj-tornado-isaias-delaware-pa/6354353/

Virginia
– Courtland (Southampton County, 23837)
– Suffolk (23432, 23433, 23434, 23435, 23436, 23437, 23438, 23439)
– White Stone (Lancaster County, 22587)
*Little Bay Community
Media: https://www.wric.com/weather/weather-photos/photos-tropical-storm-isaias/

Updated 8/4/20: The Weather Channel published a report outlining the latest details associated with Tropical Storm Isaias, which is tracking up the U.S. East Coast after making landfall in North Carolina as a Category 1 hurricane.

Tropical Storm Isaias Racing Through the Northeast, Spreading Damaging Winds, Flooding Rain and Tornadoes

Updated 8/3/20: The Weather Channel published a report outlining the latest details associated with Tropical Storm Isaias, which is expected to restrengthen into a hurricane and make landfall in the Carolinas over the next several hours.

Hurricane Warning Issued as Tropical Storm Isaias Takes Aim at Carolinas, East Coast

Updated 8/3/20 New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy issued a statewide emergency declaration in anticipation of Tropical Storm Isaias.

Governor Murphy Declares State of Emergency in Response to Hurricane Isaias
Associated County ZIP Code List

Updated 8/2/20: FEMA issued an Emergency Declaration for areas in North Carolina affected by Hurricane Isaias beginning July 31, 2020 and continuing.

North Carolina Hurricane Isaias (EM-3534)
FEMA Emergency Declaration North Carolina: ZIP Code List

Updated 8/2/20: The Weather Channel published a report outlining the latest details associated with Hurricane Isaias, which has weakened into a tropical storm and will track close to Florida’s eastern coast before impacting the Carolinas and New England.

Isaias Tracking Near South Florida This Morning. New Tropical Storm Watches and Warnings Issued in Carolinas

Updated 8/1/20: FEMA issued an Emergency Declaration for areas in Florida affected by Hurricane Isaias beginning July 31, 2020 and continuing.

Florida Hurricane Isaias (EM-3533)
FEMA Emergency Declaration Florida: ZIP Code List

Updated 8/1/20: The Weather Channel published a report outlining the latest details associated with Hurricane Isaias, which is expected to impact portions of Florida within the next several hours.

Hurricane Isaias Is Moving Through Bahamas and Will Approach Florida Later Saturday; Will Track Up East Coast Next Week

Areas of Florida currently under a hurricane warning/watch:

Hurricane Warning
– Boca Raton to the Flagler/Volusia County Line

Hurricane Watch
– South Florida (from Boca Raton to Hallandale Beach)

Updated 7/31/20: Emergency declarations in anticipation of Hurricane Isaias have been issued by governors in Florida, North Carolina and Virginia.

Florida
FirstCoast News (Florida Gov. DeSantis to Discuss Hurricane Isaias at Florida Division of Emergency Management)
Associated County ZIP Code List (19 Counties)

North Carolina
NC Governor Roy Cooper (Governor Cooper Declares Emergency as North Carolina Prepares for Hurricane Isaias)
Associated County ZIP Code List (Statewide)

Virginia
Virginia Governor Ralph S. Northam (Governor Northam Declares State of Emergency in Advance of Hurricane Isaias)
Associated County ZIP Code List (Statewide)

Updated 7/31/20: The Weather Channel published a report outlining the latest details associated with Hurricane Isaias, which is expected to impact portions of Florida within the next 24 hours.

Isaias Prompts Hurricane Watch for Parts of Florida Ahead of Strengthening in Bahamas, Track Up East Coast

Hurricane Isaias to Strengthen in the Bahamas and Will Track Near Florida, East Coast Into Next Week

Additional Resource:

Florida Eastern Coast County ZIP Code List

Areas of Florida currently under watches/warnings:

Tropical Storm Warning
– Florida Peninsula (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach)

Hurricane Watch
– North of Deerfield Beach to the Brevard County Line

Updated 7/31/20: ABC News issued a report outlining impacts of Tropical Storm Isaias in Puerto Rico. According to the report, the southern region of the island may have been hardest hit, with area communities reportedly experiencing flash flooding that has collapsed abandoned homes.

Isaias Causes Floods, Slides, Then Grows Into Hurricane

South Region Municipalities: 

– Arroyo (00714)
– Coamo (00640, 00769)
– Guyama (00704, 00784)
– Guayanilla (00656, 00785)
– Juana Diaz (00665, 00795, 00796)
– Patillas (00723)
– Penuelas (00624)
– Ponce (00715, 00716, 00717, 00728, 00730, 00731, 00732, 00733, 00734, 00780)
– Salinas (00704, 00751)
– Santa Isabel (00757)
– Villalba (00766)

Updated 7/30/20: The Weather Channel published a report outlining the latest details associated with Tropical Storm Isaias, which has formed in the Atlantic Ocean.

Tropical Storm Isaias Carving Through the Caribbean. Could Head Toward Florida, Southeast Coast

Updated 7/29/20: FEMA issued an Emergency Declaration for areas in the U.S. Virgin Islands affected by Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine (Tropical Storm Isaias) beginning July 27, 2020 and continuing.

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine USVI (EM-3531)
FEMA Emergency Declaration USVI: ZIP Code List


Updated 7/29/20: FEMA issued an Emergency Declaration for areas in Puerto Rico affected by Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine (Tropical Storm Isaias) beginning July 27, 2020 and continuing.

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine Puerto Rico (EM-3532)
FEMA Emergency Declaration Puerto Rico: ZIP Code List

 

Disaster Alert
July 28, 2020

Source: USA Today

Additional Resources:

Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin Islands Coastal ZIP Code List

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

Story Highlights

  • A weather system now swirling in the central Atlantic will likely become the season’s next tropical storm.
  • Tropical storm warnings have been hoisted in both Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
  • Heavy rain “may produce life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides,” the hurricane center warned.

The hyperactive 2020 Atlantic hurricane season shows no signs of slowing down.

A weather system swirling in the central Atlantic will likely become the season’s next tropical storm, forecasters said Tuesday, with the National Hurricane Center giving the system a 90% chance of development within the next two days.

Tropical storm warnings have been hoisted in both Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands for the system, which the hurricane center has dubbed “Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine.” This means tropical storm conditions are likely there within the next 36 hours.

On the forecast track, the system is expected to move through the Leeward Islands on Wednesday, near or over the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Wednesday night and near or over Hispaniola on Thursday, the hurricane center said.

The storm could dump as much as 10 inches of rain across the northern Leeward Islands, the British and U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. “This rainfall may produce life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides,” the hurricane center warned.

For full report, please click the source link above.

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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