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TF VICE-Operation Blue Roof STT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters

Nov. 26, 2017 | 4:31

Lt. Col. Todd Melzer, commander of TF-VICE at St. Thomas and St. John, USVI and Temporary Roofing Planning and Response Team Mission Manager at St. Thomas, discuss the Operation Blue Roof mission on the United States Virgin Islands. USACE estimates 7K roofs are damaged across the islands and more than 5,250 Rights of Entry have been collected at 8 Right of Entry collection centers. To date more than 3,650 temporary roofs have been installed.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is working in partnership with the local, state, and federal response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The Corps has personnel engaged and coordinating with local, state and FEMA partners in Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Our number one priority continues to be the life, health and safety of all who were affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. USACE’s 24 Mission Assignments from FEMA include: Temporary Power, Temporary Roofing, Debris Removal/Technical Assistance, and Infrastructure Assessment.

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