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Tropical Storm Elsa Completes Trek Up U.S. Atlantic Coast

Updated 7/9/21: FEMA issued an update to an Emergency Declaration for areas in Florida affected by Tropical Storm Elsa beginning on July 4, 2021 and continuing.

FEMA Emergency Declaration Florida Tropical Storm Elsa (EM-3561 Amendment 2)
Associated County ZIP Code List

Updated 7/9/21: AccuWeather provided the latest forecast updates for Tropical Storm Elsa, which is making its way through the Northeast U.S.

Elsa pushes up East Coast causing flooding, high winds

Approximate locations sustaining structural damage:

Florida

Flooding
– Northwest Gainesville (Alachua County, 32606)

Tornado
– Columbia/Lake City (Columbia County, 32024)
*Home damage reported near SR 47 and Raven Lane
– Southside Jacksonville (32216, 32217)
*Reported home damage:
4300 Argentine Drive West
4332 Habana Avenue
7500 Powers Avenue (Pinebrook Apartments)
4572 Praver Drive North
6150 Richard Street

Georgia

Tornado/High Winds
-Springfield (Effingham County, 31329)
*Concentrated home damage reported in Eagle Point subdivision
– St. Mary’s/Kings Bay (Camden County, 31558)
*Concentrated home damage reported in Eagle Hammock RV Park

South Carolina

Tornado/High Winds
– Edisto Island (Charleston, Colleton Counties, 29438)
– Port Royal (Beaufort County, 29935)

Updated 7/8/21: The Weather Channel issued a report offering the latest on Tropical Storm Elsa, which is moving through the Southeast U.S.

Elsa Spreading Heavy Rain From the Southeast Into the Mid-Atlantic; Tropical Storm Warnings Extend Into the Northeast

Updated 7/7/21: FEMA issued an update to an Emergency Declaration for areas in Florida affected by Tropical Storm Elsa beginning on July 4, 2021 and continuing.

FEMA Emergency Declaration Florida Tropical Storm Elsa (EM-3561 Amendment 1)
Associated County ZIP Code List

Updated 7/7/21: The Weather Channel issued a report detailing Tropical Storm Elsa, which has made landfall near Steinhatchee, Fla.

Tropical Storm Elsa Makes Landfall in Florida; Watches Extended to New Jersey

Updated 7/6/21: Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp issued a state of emergency affecting 92 counties in preparation for impacts of Hurricane Elsa.

Gov. Kemp Issues State of Emergency for Hurricane Elsa
Associated County ZIP Code List

Updated 7/6/21: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis expanded his state of emergency declaration for areas in the state facing direct impacts from Tropical Storm Elsa.

The State of Florida Issues Tropical Storm Elsa Updates
Associated County ZIP Code List (Master)

Updated 7/6/21: CNN provided the latest forecast information for Tropical Storm Elsa, which is expected to make landfall in Florida within the next 24 hours.

Tropical Storm Elsa Threatens Dangerous Storm Surges as it Approaches Florida’s West Coast

Updated 7/5/21: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued an executive order regarding Tropical Storm Elsa.

Governor DeSantis Issues an Executive Order Regarding Tropical Storm Elsa
Original Announcement (7/3/21)

Updated 7/4/21: FEMA issued an Emergency Declaration for areas in Florida affected by Tropical Storm Elsa beginning on July 4, 2021 and continuing.

FEMA Emergency Declaration Florida Tropical Storm Elsa
Associated County ZIP Code List

Updated 7/2/21: AccuWeather published a report providing the latest forecast information for Hurricane Elsa, which has formed in the Atlantic Ocean and could directly impact the U.S.

Elsa Becomes 1st Atlantic Hurricane of 2021

 

Disaster Alert
July 1, 2021

Source: The Weather Channel

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

At a Glance
  • Tropical Storm Elsa has formed in the Atlantic east of the Lesser Antilles.
  • Elsa is expected to track into the Lesser Antilles as Thursday night and Friday.
  • Its future regarding potential U.S. impact remains very uncertain next week.

Tropical Storm Elsa has formed in the Atlantic Ocean and is expected to barrel toward the Caribbean by Friday, where warnings have been issued for the Windward and Leeward Islands. Residents of the Caribbean and Florida should track the progress of Elsa closely through the holiday weekend.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Elsa was centered more than 700 miles east of the Windward Islands as of Thursday morning.

Tropical storm warnings have been issued for parts of the Windward and Leeward Islands, where tropical storm force conditions (winds of at least 39 mph) are expected on Friday.

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