SARASOTA -- SARASOTA, Fla. -- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Operation Blue Roof teams will be stationed at the following locations:
October 30:
- Pinellas County – St. Pete Beach, Beach Access Parking Lot 4700 Gulf St. Pete Beach, Florida 33706- hours for this collection location are 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Lake County – Lake County Multi Agency Resource Center-Career Source Central Florida 9909 US-441 Bldg. M#29 Leesburg, Florida 34788 -hours for this collection location are 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Charlotte County – Port Charlotte Town Center Multi Agency Resource Center 1441 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte, Florida 33948- hours for this location are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
October 31:
- Pinellas County - St. Pete Beach, Beach Access Parking Lot 4700 Gulf St. Pete Beach, Florida 33706- hours for this collection location are 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Lake County- Lake County Multi Agency Resource Center-Career Source Central Florida 9909 US-441 Bldg. M#29 Leesburg, Florida 34788 -hours for this collection location are 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
November 1:
- Pinellas County - St. Pete Beach, Beach Access Parking Lot 4700 Gulf St. Pete Beach, Florida 33706- hours for this collection location are 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Volusia County – Lowes 901 Saxon Blvd. Orange City, Fl. 32763 hours for this collection location are 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
November 2 (*added Oct. 31):
- Volusia County - 308 Doctor M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114- hours for this collection location are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The teams will be set up to help residents impacted by Hurricane Milton sign up for blue roof assistance using a Right of Entry (ROE) form. Residents can also sign-up at www.blueroof.gov, or by calling 888-ROOF-BLU (888-766-3258). 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. The sign-up period ends Nov.14.
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.
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 USACE hurricane Milton response are available at https://www.dvidshub.net/search?q=MILTON24&view=grid