Roof damaged from Irma? Chances to meet Operation Blue Roof reps extend into next week

There are now more opportunities to get assistance after Hurricane Irma from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Operation Blue Roof program, Manatee County officials announced Friday morning.

Representatives from the Corps will be available at the same times and locations as FEMA representatives around Manatee County:

▪  South Manatee Library, 6081 26th Street W., on Friday as well as, Oct. 6 and Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

▪  Braden River Library, 4915 53rd Avenue East, Bradenton, on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

▪  North River Fire Station 2, 823 49th Street, Palmetto, on Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

▪  Manatee County Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd. W., Bradenton, on Oct. 2 and Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

▪  Island Library, 5701 Marina Dr., on Oct. 4, from 12 to 8 p.m. and Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m

Operation Blue Roof is a program that provides temporary repairs for roofs damaged by Hurricane Irma at no cost. Contractors with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractors will install the temporary roof covering.

Only primary residences with standard shingled roofs with less than 50 percent structural damage are eligible for the program. Homeowners must also sign a Right of Entry form to allow Corps staff and contractors to access the home.

For more information on the program, call (888) ROOF-BLU (888-766-3258).

Residents who attend one of the assistance dates should bring: One Social Security number per household, the address of the damaged home or apartment, a description of the damage, information about insurance coverage, a telephone number, a mailing address, bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit of funds.

This story was originally published September 29, 2017 at 9:10 AM with the headline "Roof damaged from Irma? Chances to meet Operation Blue Roof reps extend into next week."