<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=44T5uL_0wOT7QuG00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=44T5uL_0wOT7QuG00" width="780" height="581" ><figcaption>Dustin Furrey, a Contracting Officer, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District talks with a resident of Florida about the Blue Roof Program. 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. The initial sign-up period is set for 21 days and ends November 5. 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. (USACE photo by Mark Rankin)</figcaption></figure>SARASOTA -- SARASOTA, Fla. --U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Operation Blue Roof teams will be stationed at the following locations:Sunday October 27:• Pinellas County – Pinellas County Tax Collector 2500 34th St N, St. Petersburg, Florida 33713• Hillsborough County – 406 30th St. SE, Ruskin, Florida 33570 (CHANGE OF VENUE)• Manatee County – Palmetto’s Manatee County Fairgrounds, 1402 14th Ave W Palmetto, Florida 34221October 28 to October 29:• Pinellas County – Winn Dixie 15200 Municipal Drive, Madeira Beach, Florida 33708• Pinellas County – Botanical Gardens Magnolia Room 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo, Florida 33774• Polk County – Lake Myrtle Sports Complex 2701 Lake Myrtle Park Road, Auburndale, Florida 33823The teams will be set up between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in all three counties, for residents impacted by Hurricane Milton to stop by and 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.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. The initial sign-up period is set for 21 days and ends Nov. 5.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: </div></body>

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SARASOTA -- SARASOTA, Fla. --U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Operation Blue Roof teams will be stationed at the following locations:. • Pinellas County – Pinellas County Tax Collector 2500 34th St N, St. Petersburg, Florida 33713. • Hillsborough County – 406 30th St. SE, Ruskin, Florida 33570 (CHANGE...