Operation Blue Roof Usvi
Army corps of engineers usace in partnership with the federal emergency management agency and the u s.
Operation blue roof usvi. Operation blue roof is a priority mission managed by the u s. The mission also known as operation blue roof began shortly after two category 5 hurricanes irma and maria struck the u s. Operation blue roof protects property reduces temporary housing costs and allows residents to remain in their homes while recovering from the storm. Virgin islands in september 2017.
Operation blue roof is a priority mission managed by the u s. The virgin islands territorial emergency management agency said tuesday it will distribute free blue roof sheeting for use by the general public on friday september 18 on st. This is a free service to homeowners. Army corps of engineers for the federal emergency management agency.
Army corps of engineers blue roof quality assurance team members went door to door to make assessments to determine eligibility to have a. Thomas operation blue roof mission. Army corps of engineers for the federal emergency management agency. This program is for primary residences or a permanently occupied rental property with less than 50 percent structural damage.
The familiar bright blue polyurethane sheeting may be used in the event of wind damage to homes and private. Thomas in the u s. The purpose of operation blue roof is to provide homeowners in. The storms caused major damage and.
The first residential temporary roof made of blue plastic sheeting was installed today on the island of st. Army corps of engineers usace in partnership with the federal emergency management agency fema and the government of the u s. Operation blue roof is carried out by the u s. The program available to qualified homeowners and.
Vacation rental properties are not eligible for this program. La versión en español está. Virgin islands gvi to provide homeowners affected by hurricane irma with fiber reinforced blue plastic sheeting to cover their damaged roofs until permanent repairs can be made.