WAFB Channel 9, Baton Rouge, LA |Louisiana homeowners warned about possible Blue Roof contractor scams
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BATON ROUGE, LA - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is warning Louisiana homeowners to be wary about Blue Roof contractor scams.
Officials say there has been a report that there are people impersonating contractors working for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Blue Roof temporary roofing program and installing improper roofs and having homeowners sign forms.
Corps officials at the Louisiana recovery field office in Baton Rouge are urging homeowners to be wary of people impersonating contractors or government workers and asking them to sign forms.
"The only time a homeowner will sign a form associated with the Blue Roof program is when they first sign up for the program," said Mark Davidson, Corps' spokesman. "There are no forms for the homeowner to sign when the contractors are installing the temporary blue roof or when the job is done."
Corps Blue Roof team members will have proper identification and uniforms. Citizens should not hesitate to ask persons approaching their property for proper identification.
If the homeowners have any doubts or think there is a potential contractor scam occurring, they should immediately contact local law enforcement officials.
The Corps' provides FEMA emergency support function 3 (ESF3) mission, response and recovery for temporary roofing. Additional missions include emergency power, commodities and technical assistance to facilitate a rapid recovery from Hurricane Gustav.Comments Terms of Use: We welcome your participation in our community. Please keep your comments civil and on point. Notify us of any inappropriate comments by clicking the “Mark as Offensive” link. You must be at least 13 years of age to post comments. By submitting a comment, you agree to these
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