Disaster Update Center
Safeguard strives to continually provide the most current information on disasters as they occur. Fires, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods . . . all can cause a tremendous amount of damage to your assets. When large-scale disasters strike, additional steps are needed to ensure that you know what is happening on the ground. We know you need as much information as possible, as quickly as possible. This page is a resource for relevant information on what's happening now.
String of Tornadoes Sweeps Across the Midwest 4.16.12
On April 15, a string of storms producing high winds and tornadoes swept across several midwest states causing severe property damage. Some of the areas reporting damages include Thurman, IA; Wellington, KS; and Woodward, OK. Currently FEMA has not issued any Presidential Disaster Declarations for these areas. We have our inspectors in the field assessing damages and will update as information becomes available.
To view a zip code list of the areas reported as being affected, please click here.
For additional media-related information regarding storm damage, please see below:
Tornadoes Rip through Texas 4.12.12
On April 3, a mass of tornadoes passed through the Dallas and Fort Worth area. Several communities are reporting extensive property damage. Currently FEMA is in the process of assessing damages caused by the tornadoes. We have our inspectors in the field assessing the damages and will update as information becomes available.
As a follow-up to the recent tornadoes that swept through Texas on April 3, the Star-Telegram released an article entitled Tornado has Cost Arlington $700,000 so Far, discussing the damages.( 4.12.12)
The Star-Telegram released an article entitled In Arlington and Kennedale, Devastation is Mixed with Relief, discussing the areas most affected by the tornadoes.
To view a Zip Code list of the areas reported as being affected, please click here.
To view a map of the areas affected, please click here.
Midwest Storm System: March 2012 3.9.12
On March 2, a string of severe storms producing many tornadoes passed through several states in the Midwest and south causing extensive property damage. Some of the states hit hardest include Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina Ohio and Tennessee. Currently FEMA is in the process of assessing damages caused by this storm system. We have our inspectors in the field assessing the damage and will update as information becomes available.
FEMA Declarations:
Kentucky (3.7.12)
Indiana (3.9.12)
To view a zip code list of the areas reported to be affected, please click here. (Updated 3.9.12)
To view a related media article discussing the damages in Alabama, please click here.
To view a related media article discussing the damages in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Virginia, please click here.
On February 29, a powerful storm system wreaked havock across the midwest. Numerous Media outlets have reported possible tornado touch downs in Missouri, Illinois, Kansas and Arkansas causing severe property damage. Currently FEMA has not made any declaration for these areas. We have our inspectors in the field assessing the damage and will update as information is available.
To view a zip code list of the areas reported to be affected, please click here. (Updated 3.1.12)
The Office of the Missouri Governor Jay Nixon declared a state of emergency for areas affected by the recent storms. To view the press release, please click here. (3.1.12)
To view an article discussing the damages in Harrisburg, IL, please click here. (3.1.12)
To view a media related article as seen on foxnews.com, please click here.
To view a media related article as seen on cnn.com, please click here.
Southern Storms: January 2012
As a result the of the recent storm system that passed through the south, many states have begun the process of assessing damages. Safeguard is committed to keeping you up-to-date on the most current developments. Currently FEMA has not made any declarations. Please see below for media-related coverage and zip code lists of the affected areas.
Alabama
On January 23, foxnews.com released an article entitled 3 Dead in Alabama as Storms Pound south, Midwest, outlining damages caused by the storm.
Media reports indicated that several cities have been severely affected by the storm system. To view a zip code list of the individual cities reported to be affected, please click here. To view a zip code list of the counties reported to be affected, please click here.
Arkansas
On January 22, todaysthv.com released an article entitled Damage Reported Due to Severe Weather.
To view a zip code list of the counties reported to be affected, please click here.
Kentucky
On January 18, the courier-journal.com released an article entitled Louisville Region Cleans Up from 4 Tornadoes.
To view a zip code list of the counties affected, please click here. (1.25.12)
Tennessee
On January 23, wsmv.com released an article entitled Strong Storms Flood Roads, Knock Out Power.
To view a zip code list of the counties reported to be affected, please click here.
****Please note: Safeguard is in the process of sending our inspectors into the field to assess the damages. We will update this page once the information becomes available.*****
Texas Wildfire: September 2011
As the Texas wildfires advance through the state, Safeguard is committed to keeping you up to date on the most recent developments. Currently, FEMA has issued a Presidential Disaster Declaration for those in Bastrop County. Safeguard has obtained a listing of the confirmed destroyed structures within Bastrop County.
To view this listing, please click here. (Updated 9.19.11) ***note: additions are in Grey.***
**Please note: this is not a complete list, we will update as information is received.**
FEMA Declarations
Texas (Updated 9.15.11)
Bastrop County released Resident Registration Prior to Phase II Re-Entry Plan of Evacuated Areas, outlining the registration process that will authorize certain areas to be entered.
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Safeguard Properties is the largest privately held field services company in the country. Located in Cleveland, Ohio and founded in 1990 by Robert Klein, Safeguard has grown from a regional preservation company with a few employees and a handful of contractors performing services in the Midwest, to a national company with over 800 employees. Safeguard is supported by a nationwide network of subcontractors able to perform any requested superintendence, preservation, and maintenance functions, as well as numerous ancillary services in the U.S., the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.