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    Roof assistance for homes damaged by Hurricane Milton available in the county

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    Operation Blue Roof, a program to help residents whose roofs were damaged by Hurricane Milton, is available with a Nov. 5 deadlines. A temporary roof is expected to last at least 30 days.

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    Operation Blue Roofa program to help residents whose roofs were damaged by Tornadoes associated with Hurricane Miltonhas been extended into Palm Beach County.

    The federal program provides for temporary roof protection for qualifying roofs damaged by the tornadoes. It is managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The purpose is to provide homeowners in disaster areas with fiber-reinforced sheeting to cover their damaged roofs until arrangements can be made for permanent repairs. The temporary roofs are expected to last for at least 30 days.

    It is a free service to homeowners that is designed to protect property, reduce temporary housing costs and allow residents to remain in their homes while recovering from the storm. Blue plastic sheeting is installed using strips of wood that are secured to the roof with nails or screws. The homeowner/landlord must legally agree to allow the Army Corps contractors access to the property by signing a Right of Entry (ROE) form.

    For more information, visit Operation Blue Roofor call 888-ROOF-BLU (888-766-3258).

    A tornado wove its way to Avenir this month as Hurricane Milton crossed Palm Beach County and damaged homes and businesses in the growing neighborhood west of Palm Beach Gardens. Wellington and unincorporated areas of Palm Beach County were also affected. The deadline to apply for Operation Blue Roof is Tuesday, Nov. 5.

    The home must be the primary residence of the person or household requesting the emergency roof covering and no more than 50% of the roof framing can be damaged. The framing must support the plastic sheeting as a temporary repair, and be able to provide safe shelter once contractors install the tarp.

    More: Storm emergency offers reprieve from insurance deadlines, policy expirations and cancellations

    In addition, Palm Beach County commissioners Tuesday, Oct. 22, approved the temporary waiver of building permit fees for repairs related to Hurricane Milton. The waiver of fees applies to properties in the unincorporated area of ​​the county, which, for the most part, includes anything west of Military Trail. The waiving of fees will end within six months. Any work done will need to be inspected by county building inspectors.

    Mike Diamond is a journalist at The Palm Beach Postpart of the USA TODAY Florida Network. He covers Palm Beach County government and issues impacting homeowner associations. You can reach him at [email protected]. Help support local journalism. Subscribe today.

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