The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is putting out a warning for homeowners who have registered for its "Operation Blue Roof" repair program.
Eligible property owners who registered with the program received a 16-digit "right of entry" number. This number is then included on work orders sent to approved contractors sent to work on your home.
A legitimate work order must include your name, your address, and that 16-digit "right of entry" number.
"If all of these criteria are not met, they do not represent USACE," the department said in a tweet on Sunday.
If you suspect a contractor of acting unscrupulously, you're encouraged to report them to FEMA's toll-free Disaster Fraud Hotline, at 1-866-720-5721.
As of October 22, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has installed over 7,000 Blue Roofs for homeowners impacted by Hurricane Ian. The deadline to apply for assistance has been extended to Nov. 1.
This program is available for homeowners in Lee, Charlotte, DeSoto, Sarasota, and Collier counties. For more information, visit blueroof.us or call 1-888-ROOF-BLU.
