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BLUE ROOF INSTALLS
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District
Video by Brigida Sanchez, Thomas Spencer
Oct. 17, 2024 | 4:41
Operation Blue Roof is a priority mission managed by USACE for FEMA. The mission’s purpose is
to provide homeowners and permanently occupied rental properties in disaster areas with blue-
colored, fiber-reinforced sheeting to temporarily cover their damaged roofs until arrangements can
be made for permanent repairs. This is a free service for homeowners.

To learn more about Operation Blue Roof and to apply visit: www.blueroof.gov OR call 888-
ROOF-BLU (888-766-3258). The deadline to signup is Tuesday, November 5. Information is
available in Spanish and English.

The 25 eligible counties for Operation Blue Roof are Brevard, Citrus, Charlotte, DeSoto, Flagler,
Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Manatee, Martin, Okeechobee,
Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Lucie, Sumter, and
Volusia Counties.
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Who We Are

On August 23, Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs John Kirby publicly announced Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst’s selection to provide housing, medical support, logistics, and transportation support for vulnerable Afghans as they arrived in the U.S. The established task force, coined Task Force Liberty, stood up shortly afterward to support this effort.

Task Force Liberty is a team of Department of Homeland Security and Department of State personnel, Department of Defense service members and civilians, resettlement partners and affiliates and non-governmental organizations united for a common purpose. Each of these individuals embodies an American force that stands at the ready to answer our nation’s call at all times. They are ambassadors to our Afghan guests; representing the foundational principles and core values of our nation.   

What We Do

Task Force Liberty continues to support the Department of Homeland Security by providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan.

Task Force Liberty focuses on four Lines of Effort to accomplish this mission:

Receive

Safety/Security

Care

Community

Why We Do It

This initiative follows through on America’s commitment to Afghan personnel who helped us, and provides them essential support at secure locations, where they and their families can complete Department of State and Department of Homeland Security processing safely. In support of these agencies, the Department of Defense is proud to make these accommodations and services available to Afghan personnel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Information

Task Force Liberty Public Affairs

Media Queries: tf.liberty.pa@gmail.com

All Other Requests: 87ABW.TF.LibertyPA@us.af.mil

Phone Number: 609-253-9233