RISEUP Program Launches to Help Temporarily Repair Metal Roofs

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Published June 9, 2023
Updated: June 9, 2023
A blue and yellow graphic with symbols identifying workers supporting Typhoon Mawar RISEUP Temporary Roofing

Typhoon Mawar RISEUP Temporary Roofing

A blue, yellow, and red graphic with pictures of damaged houses. The house are used to show which ones are eligible for support for  Typhoon Mawar RISEUP Temporary Roofing

Typhoon Mawar RISEUP Temporary Roofing

A photo of devastation caused by Typhoon Mawar in Guam

Typhoon Mawar RISEUP Temporary Roofing

A list of phone numbers and other contact information of local mayors in Guam supporting Typhoon Mawar RISEUP Temporary Roofing

Typhoon Mawar RISEUP Temporary Roofing

GUAM - The U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in coordination with the Office of the Governor, Guam Homeland Security/Office of Civil Defense, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Mayor’s Council of Guam, have launched the Roofing Installation Support Emergency Utilization Program (RISEUP) to help temporarily repair metal roofs damaged by Typhoon Mawar.

Guam residents who have damaged metal roofs can enroll for the program through their Mayor’s office. There are three steps to sign up:

1.         Guam resident contacts their Mayor’s office to apply.

2.         Resident’s roof damage is assessed for eligibility.

3.         If eligible, a temporary metal roof is installed.

The timeline for how fast temporary roofs can be installed will be largely based on the number of requests and size of the area impacted.

Guam residents do not need to register with FEMA to qualify for this program and participation will not affect other forms of federal disaster assistance, such as those provided by FEMA.

Emergency roof repair assistance is limited to pre-disaster owner-occupied residences. Repairs to commercial properties, including rental units are ineligible.

Additional Eligibility Criteria:

  • Dwellings must have disaster-caused roof damage that impacts habitability.
  • Dwellings must be otherwise structurally sound. Only dwellings that can be safely occupied after the roof repairs have been completed are eligible. Dwellings that are affected by disaster-caused utility outages are not disqualified based on utility outages alone.
  • Approximately 50% of roof substructure (rafters/trusses) must remain, as determined by USACE.
  • The damaged roof must cover indoor living space completely enclosed by walls. Living space includes facilities for cooking, eating, sleeping and sanitation. Outdoor kitchens with a damaged roof covering will qualify to the extent that it covers the dwelling’s only means of cooking and storing food. Garages, carports, porches, etc. do not qualify.
  • Repairs will only be performed on dwellings with pre-disaster metal roofs. Roofs composed of materials such as concrete, slate, asbestos or clay tile, or other material are not covered under this program.
  • Homes unable to be assessed are not eligible. Accessibility is the responsibility of the resident and GovGuam.

To get started visit your Mayor’s office:

AGANA HEIGHTS
Paul M. McDonald, Mayor
mayor.mcdonald671@gmail.com
671-472-6393/8285/6

 

ASAN-MAINA
Frankie A. Salas, Mayor
asanmainamayor@gmail.com
671-472-6581/671-479-2726

 

BARRIGADA

June U. Blas, Mayor
mayorbarrigada@gmail.com

671-734-3725/34/36/37/3859

 

CHALAN PAGO-ORDOT
Jessy C. Gogue, Mayor
ocp.mayor@gmail.com
671-472-8302/3/7173

 

DEDEDO
Melissa B. Savares, Mayor
melissa.savares@gmail.com
671-632-5203/5019/671-637-9014

 

HÅGAT

Kevin J. T. Susuico, Mayor

agatmayor@yahoo.com

671-565-2524/4330/4335/4336

 

HAGÅTÑA
John A. Cruz, Mayor
hagatnamayor2004@gmail.com
671-477-8045/47/671-472-6379

 

HUMÅTAK

Johnny A. Quinata, Mayor

umatacmo@gmail.com

671-828-2940/8251/52/58

 

INALÅHAN
Anthony P. Chargualaf, Mayor
inalahanmayor@gmail.com
671-475-2509/10/11

 

MALESSO’
Ernest T. Chargualaf, Mayor
mayorernestc@yahoo.com
671-828-8312/2941

MANGILAO
Allan R.G. Ungacta, Mayor
mayorallan.ungacta@yahoo.com
671-734-2163/5731

 

MONGMONG-TOTO-MAITE
Rudy A. Paco, Mayor
mtmmayorpaco17@gmail.com
671-477-6758/9090/671-479-6800/6801

 

PITI
Jesse L.G. Alig, Mayor
jesse.alig@pitiguam.com
671-472-1232/3

 

SANTA RITA-SUMAI
Dale E. Alvarez, Mayor
srsmo.mayor@gmail.com
671-565-2514/4337/4302/04

 

SINAJANA
Robert RDC Hofmann, Mayor
guammayor@gmail.com
671-472-6707/671-477-3323

 

TALO’FO’FO
Vicente S. Taitague, Mayor
talofofomayor@gmail.com
671-789-1421/3262

 

TAMUNING

Louise C. Rivera, Mayor
mayorlcrivera.tatuha@gmail.com
671-646-5211/8646

671-647-9816/9819/20

 

YIGO
Anthony P. Sanchez, Mayor
ymayortony@gmail.com
671-653-5248/9119/9446

 

YONA
Bill A. Quenga, Mayor
yonamayor2020@gmail.com
671-789-4798/0012/1525/6

 

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For more information, contact the Joint Information Center at (671) 478-0208/09/10.