JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Operation Blue Roof teams will be stationed at the following locations From Monday, October 21 to Wednesday, October 23, 2024:
• Manatee County – Lowes, 7335 52nd Pl E, Bradenton, FL 34203
• Hillsborough County – Hillsborough Tax Collector Office, 406 30th St SE, Ruskin, FL 33570
• Pasco County – Publix Supermarket, 7838 Gall Blvd, Zepherhills, FL 33541
The teams will be set up between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. for residents impacted by Hurricane Milton to stop by and sign up for blue roof assistance using a Right of Entry (ROE) form, which gathers information about their impacts from Hurricane Milton.
Residents can also sign-up at www.blueroof.gov, by calling 888-ROOF-BLU (888-766-3258).
USACE is tasked by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist eligible homeowners with temporary roof repairs. The Operation Blue Roof Program provides temporary blue covering with fiber-reinforced sheeting to help reduce further damage to property until permanent repairs can be made.
The 25 eligible counties included in the program are Brevard, Citrus, Charlotte, DeSoto, Flagler, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Manatee, Martin, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Lucie, Sumter, and Volusia Counties. The initial sign-up period is set for 21 days and ends November 5.
The ROE is a legal document that allows USACE workers to access your roof and gives permission for contracted crews to work on your roof.
Operation Blue Roof is a priority mission managed by the USACE on behalf of FEMA. It protects property, reduces temporary housing costs, and allows residents to remain in their homes while recovering from the storm. This program is for primary residences or a permanently occupied rental property with less than 50 percent structural damage.
Residents can stop by the collection centers above, call toll free 1-888-ROOF-BLU (1-888-766-3258) or visit our website www.blueroof.gov for more information.
Photos and B-roll video of Blue Roof installation is available at:
https://www.dvidshub.net/search/?q=BLUE+ROOF&filter%5Bdate%5D=1w&view=grid
Story and photos of Blue Roof installation are available at:
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/483355/usace-blue-roof-installs-begin-sarasota-record-pace
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