At the request of the State of Florida and FEMA, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will continue to collect Right of Entry forms for Operation Blue Roof through Nov. 14, according to a Polk County government news release.
The new deadline extends the original deadline by nine days, the county said.
Homeowners impacted by Hurricane Milton can sign up for the free service at BlueRoof.gov or by calling toll free 888-ROOF-BLU (888-766-3258).
The program provides a temporary solution to protect a homeowner’s property and allows them to remain in their home, the county said. Though commonly referred to as a “tarp,” the temporary covering is fiber-reinforced, industrial-strength sheeting that should protect storm-damaged roofs until homeowners’ permanent repairs can be made.
As of Tuesday, the Army Corps has received 463 ROE forms from Polk County residents. Of those, 415 have been reviewed and approved. In all, 281 blue roofs have been installed.
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Applying for the program requires a Right of Entry form, which gives the Army Corps access to a homeowner’s property to address damage to the home. The ROE also allows contracted crews to complete the Blue Roof installation.
Not all roof types qualify for the program. Check www.BlueRoof.gov for details.
This article originally appeared on The Ledger: Operation Blue Roof extended to Nov. 14 for those with Milton damage
