U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Operation Blue Roof

Housing Missions

Delivering Immediate Relief to Families after Hurricane Ida

After Hurricane Ida damaged thousands of homes in Louisiana in 2021, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) launched Operation Blue Roof. This mission provided temporary protection for damaged homes until the homeowners could complete permanent repairs. Dynamic ultimately completed 8,292 work orders over 42 consecutive days.

Centralized Staging and Logistics

Dynamic established and operated a 21,000 square foot staging yard, warehouse, and office to support Operation Blue Roof. This hub served as the backbone of mission logistics by:

  • Receiving, storing, and distributing over 1 million square feet of blue tarps along with other FEMA-furnished materials
  • Providing a training center where crews learned proper installation techniques and safety procedures in compliance with USACE standards
  • Managing 24/7 communication between procurement, inventory, and field operations teams

Because the staging yard was secured before contract activation, Dynamic was fully operational as soon as USACE issued a notice to proceed. This proactive approach reduced errors, improved efficiency, and ensured uninterrupted material deliveries to crews.

🦺 Spotlight on Safety

At Dynamic, safety is the foundation of every project. Our corporate safety strategy is rooted in proactive hazard identification, comprehensive training, and a culture of accountability. We equip every person on our team with the knowledge and tools necessary to keep everyone safe. As part of the onboarding process, Dynamic provided safety training classes to 150-250 workers each day. These sessions covered general safety awareness and project-specific topics and included a ⅛-scale model training roof for practical training. Before beginning work each day, every crew at every jobsite conducted a safety perimeter walk, mandatory toolbox meetings, and completed a Job Safety Analysis (JSA). These steps improve the likelihood of identifying potential site hazards and puts each person in the proper mindset before beginning work. After the safety inspection, the crews confirmed that all equipment was tied off, secured, and properly installed. Our dedicated safety officers implemented a Train the Trainer program to educate crew leaders, oversaw operations, and empowered all persons onsite to stop work immediately if they had any safety concerns. This approach ensured all team members understood and followed Dynamic’s safety standards, reducing risks and promoting safety excellence.

Results That Set the Standard

Dynamic exceeded USACE’s goal of 200 installations per day—reaching a peak of 478 homes per day. Through disciplined safety protocols and seamless logistics management, we:

  • Exceeded federal performance expectations under emergency response conditions
  • Delivered materials and training without supply chain disruptions
  • Maintained zero major safety incidents

Why It Matters

Dynamic’s performance during Operation Blue Roof demonstrates:

  • Expertise in large-scale, federally funded emergency housing missions
  • Proven logistics and safety systems that maintain performance in high-pressure conditions
  • A commitment to protecting families, stabilizing communities, and reducing long-term recovery costs
  • The trusted ability to partner with USACE and FEMA in disaster recovery operations

Partner With Us

Dynamic’s leadership in Operation Blue Roof highlights our capacity to execute complex federal disaster missions with speed, safety, and reliability. We stand ready to support future emergency response efforts nationwide.

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