Homeowners in Clay County with roofs that still need repairs have a place to turn for help this week.
Operation Blue Roof runs through Friday and provides no-cost temporary repairs for roofs damaged by Hurricane Irma.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractors will install a free temporary roof covering for homeowners, according to a news release from Clay County Emergency Management.
To start the process, homeowners can visit the Lowes at 1700 Blanding Blvd. anytime between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Friday.
Only primary residences with standard shingled roofs are eligible for the program. Roofs with greater than 50 percent structural damage are not eligible. Metal roofs and mobile homes will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
To get assistance, a homeowner must sign a “Right of Entry” (ROE) form to allow Corps staff and contractors to access the private property and assess roof damage.
Additional information is available by calling 888-766-3258 or visiting this U.S. Army Corps of Engineers webpage.
FEMA representatives will also be available to anyone still needing FEMA assistance from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at Decoy Road Baptist Church 671 Decoy Rd, Green Cove Springs.
Clay County Emergency Management also reminds residents that the Clay County Call Center is still in operation daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to assistant with any unmet needs. That number is 904-284-7703.
Bill Bortzfield can be reached at bbortzfield@wjct.org, 904-358-6349 or on Twitter at @BortzInJax.
