Blue Roof Program Irma

Not all roof types qualify for the program.

Blue roof program irma.

Temporary help is on the way for florida homeowners with roof damage after hurricane irma. Vacation rental properties are not eligible for the program. This program is for primary residences or a permanently occupied rental properties with less than 50 percent structural damage. Army corps of engineers usace installed the first temporary roof for the operation blue roof program saturday in collier county the first temporary roof installation is a significant milestone for people impacted by hurricane irma said col.

The program also protects property while homeowners recover from the storm. Even during the 2017 storm season the army corps program in florida after irma was 10 times faster in the first 30 days where it installed more than 4 500 blue roofs. Island library 5701 marina dr on oct. Operation blue roof allows residents to stay in their homes instead of paying for temporary housing or hotels.

Jason kirk district commander. Usace s new orleans district announced september 1 that the roofing program commonly known as operation blue roof would be activated for those impacted by hurricane laura. Once the blue roof is installed the structure must be habitable. The program sends licensed contractors out to homes to cover the damage with fiber reinforced plastic sheeting tarp until homeowners can arrange repairs.

Operation blue roof got underway in southwest florida. In response jacksonville district started setting up and operating a call center to assist impacted homeowners with applications and information on the program. September 7 2020 first temporary blue roof a success operation blue roof in full effect in sw louisiana september 4 2020 blue roof program sign up station opening in lake charles. The blue covers are a tangible sign to the community that ensuring.

4 from 12 to 8 p m. Eligible homeowners who sustained roof damage from hurricane irma now have two additional locations where they can apply for operation blue roof and complete the right of entry roe form that allows government employees and contractors onto their property to assess damage and install a temporary covering. Florida is expediting the delivery of these tarps until the federal blue roof program is operational.