Blue Roof Program Florida

A program to help homeowners protect their homes in the wake of hurricane irma until repairs can be made has started in southwest florida.
Blue roof program florida. 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. Typically a standard asphalt shingle roof meets the requirements. Jason kirk district commander.
Once the blue roof is installed the structure must be habitable. This program is available at no cost to eligible primary homeowners in charlotte. To be eligible for operation blue roof it must be a primary residence with standard shingled roofs. Metal roofs and mobile homes will be considered for the program as practical on a case by case.
Mobile homes with flat metal roofs are not eligible. Vacation rental properties are not eligible for the program. Not all roof types qualify for the program. The blue plastic sheeting is installed using strips of wood that are secured to the roof with nails or screws.
The blue roof program has no cost to the property owner. The blue covers are a tangible sign to the community that ensuring. Operation blue roof got underway in southwest florida. Army corps of engineers operation blue roof program.