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October 2008
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The recent hurricanes have left many homeowners with damaged roofs. In order to mitigate additional damage that could result from rain, homeowners can have plastic sheeting installed over the damaged area by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractors - called the Blue roof program. Blue roof locations include: -- McGovern Library - 7405 Stella link Here are some facts about Operation BLUE ROOF: -- To qualify for BLUE ROOF services, damage to the roof must be less than 50 percent and the area to be covered must be structurally sound for a crew to work on. -- In order to have plastic sheeting placed on their roofs, homeowners must complete a right of entry form to allow government and contractor employees on their property. -- Right of Entry (ROE) centers for affected counties are manned by Corps of Engineers employees. For the center location in your county call toll free 1-888-766-3258. -- The Corps is covering roofs in the hardest hit counties first. Be patient. The Corps will respond to every person who has completed a ROE as rapidly as possible. -- Homeowners who had plastic sheeting damaged or blown off during Hurricane Jeanne must complete a new ROE form. The damaged or missing plastic sheeting will be reinstalled as rapidly as possible. -- In some instances, there may be a slowdown in installing plastic sheeting because of a national shortage. -- Homeowners can also cover their roof with free tarps provided by FEMA and issued through their local governments. Residents need to monitor the media for information on where to pick up the tarps. -- The plastic covering and the tarps are temporary fixes designed to provide protection from the elements until the homeowner can make permanent repairs with a qualified professional. 9 CommentsLeave a comment |
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We have an elderly neighbour whose roof was damaged during the storm - is it possible to collect a form on her behalf, that she could sign and we return, or is she required to visit one of these locations in person?
Thanks
Andrew McKinney
I called the Kendall Library on memorial and they said they had no idea about the forms for the Blue Roof Program. Any idea on when the announced locations from the 5:00pm 9/18/08 mayoral press confrence will receive the forms to fill out.
I've been trying to call the FEMA Blue Roof phone number. I call and then press 4 for Texas and then 1 for Harris County, and then I get disconnected and get a dial tone. I call again adn get the same routine, over and over. They need to get that phone line working.
Also, I am trying to reach them for my 87 yr old mother, who is here with us in Waelder, Tx, but her home in Pasadena, has a hole in the roof from and tree that fell. Obviously she can't go to a location over there to sign a paper in person, but she has no insurance on house, and no friends or relations to cover the hole, and we were hoping to get FEMA help from the Blue Roof program to at least cover that hole in the roof. And, we need to know if there is any way to handle getting that form signed via fax ?
I've been trying to cal lthe FEMA Blue Roof Program number. I call and then press 4 for Texas and 1 for Harris County, and then I get disconnected and get a dial tone. I've called again and again and the same thing happens. They need to get that phone line working.
Also, I'm calling for my 87 yr old Mom, who is here with us in Waelder, Tx, but her home in Pasadena has a hole knocked in roof by fallen tree. She has no insurance on home, and no friends or relations to cover hole, and we were hoping to get help from FEMA to cover hole. Also, she obviously can't come to a location over there in person to sign a form. Is there any way to handle that form signing via fax?
I live in Dallas, but own a home on Crystal Beach. The house is still intact, with minor roof damage. How can I apply for the Blue Roof program from Dallas. Can I obtain an ROE form by fax? Any help is appreciated.
I called 1-888-766-3258 and had no problem getting through, try that number.
the number listed above is incorrect. the correct number is 1-888-766-3258. yes i did get through. they are covering harris and chamber county. you need to sign a right of enter form before they can repair roof. locations are: la porte ( Bayshore church at 11315 spencer hwy and Big Lot parking lot at 5400 red bluff rd ), webster ( webster community center at 311 pennsylvian drive)and friendswood ( at Walmart parking lot at 150 w. eldorado blvd). hours: 8am-6pm. i hope this information is helpful. god bless
I have two nephew interested in working with a contractor on the blue roof program. Do you have a list of contractors or a number we can call.
Sincerely,
Regina Morgan
Hi, I was wondering if someone can help me with the blue roof program. I have gone to the mall in my area and there was no one there and now when it rains it leaks inside. Please someone help me.
Hi, I was wondering if someone can help me with the blue roof program. I have gone to the mall in my area and there was no one there and now when it rains it leaks inside. Please someone help me.