The scope of the temporary roofing mission can be very broad and complex.  The mission can range from providing technical assistance to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), State and local governments, to managing and contracting for the installation of blue plastic sheeting onto roofs of damaged homes or public structures.  FEMA usually tasks the Corps when all other resources have been exhausted.  This may require some repair to the roof structure (2”X4” and plywood), furring strips, and nails, in addition to the blue plastic sheeting.  FEMA normally arranges for the procurement and shipment of the blue plastic sheeting and in some cases furring strips and nails, to pre-designated staging areas.  The Corps accepts the material at the staging areas and manages the disbursement of the materials to the groups and organizations involved in the mission.  In addition to Corps contractors, other groups and organizations such as the National Guard, volunteer groups and local government contractors may be involved.  The Corps has the responsibility for managing all aspects involved in the execution of the Temporary Roofing Mission.

The support that Corps can provide FEMA and State and local governments for their Temporary Roofing needs is far ranging.  The capabilities extend from Technical Expertise and Assistance through complete management of a Temporary Roofing mission including the scoping, procurement and installation of temporary roofing repairs.  Assets utilized to fulfill temporary roofing requirements include Corps contracted forces and Temporary Roofing Planning & Response Teams (PRTs) from across Corps.

Technical Assistance: 
Primarily provided by the PRTs, to advise FEMA, State and local governments on the need for Temporary Roofing assistance and to assist in scoping the magnitude of the mission requirements and impacts on the affected communities.  Assess conditions & capabilities of local governments to perform the installation of temporary roofing in their communities.  Provide on the job training to the National Guard, volunteer groups and local governments or contractors that may be involved in the execution of a roofing mission. 
 
Real Estate Support: 
Proper Real Estate instruments, Rights of Entry (ROEs), must be in place prior to entering private property.  Acquiring these instruments is normally accomplished by Corps personnel.  However, if the mission is of such magnitude, Corps can task a contractor to assist in acquiring the necessary ROEs for the roofing mission. 

Other Support/Criteria: 
Pre-scripted mission assignments have been developed that outline the general scope of work with adequate funding to ensure that initial mission execution is completed in a timely manner.   As soon as possible the entire mission should be scoped to determine the magnitude and resources required.  The execution of a temporary roofing mission is based on the current FEMA criteria that at least 50 percent of the roof structure remains standing and is repairable after the storm event in order to qualify for a temporary roof.  The execution of a roofing mission will require logistical support at staging area(s) for equipment, supplies, and materials.

To be prepared to execute the Temporary Roofing Mission, the Corps of Engineers maintains Advance Contracting Initiative Contracts (ACI) for Temporary Roofing for the continental United States, Hawaii and other overseas Territories.  The contractors provide supervision, labor, equipment and materials necessary to make temporary roof repairs, primarily installation of government-furnished plastic sheeting, in support of Corps/FEMA emergency response operations.

These contracts are construction contracts and can be used to purchase any necessary supplies and equipment to include plastic sheeting, if requested by FEMA to accomplish the mission.  Therefore, roofing material procurement, if required, can be acquired by a combination of the ACI contractor or the supporting Corps District contracting office, if requested by FEMA.