Operation Blue Roof installs 12,000 Blue Roof and 1st on Sanibel Island
SARASOTA, Fla. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Operation Blue Roof program will install its 12,000 Blue Roof and first on Sanibel Island, Monday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m.
Members of the Corps of Engineers team will be available for interviews. For the address and to attend this milestone event, please call Andrew Kornacki at 716-352-8669.
The last day residents can apply for Operation Blue Roof has been extended through Nov. 1 for homeowners in Lee, Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte and Collier counties effected by Hurricane Ian.
The Operation Blue Roof program is a NO COST – FREE service for homeowners, providing a temporary solution that protects their property and allows them to remain in their home as they continue to recover.
Homeowners impacted by Hurricane Ian can sign-up at www.Blueroof.us, by calling toll free 1-888-ROOF-BLU (1-888-766-3258) or stop by one of the many in-person sign-up locations. A list of current sign-up locations can be found on the website.
Operation Blue Roof is a priority mission managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for FEMA. The goal of the Blue Roof program is to provide homeowners in disaster areas with fiber-reinforced, industrial-strength sheeting to protect storm-damaged roofs until homeowners can make permanent repairs.
Not all roof types qualify for the program. Check the Blueroof.us website for details.
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