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GOV. MALLOY: FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS TOPS $5 MILLION FOR TROPICAL STORM IRENE
State Residents Continue To Receive Federal Disaster Assistance
(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that more than $5,089,356.61 in federal assistance to date has been approved to help Connecticut residents with disaster expenses following President Obama's approval of the Governor's Disaster Declaration request as a result of Tropical Storm Irene.
"I am pleased to see that state residents continue to receive much needed financial assistance after the effects of Tropical Storm Irene," said Governor Malloy. "If you suffered damage from Irene, you have until the deadline of November 3 to register with FEMA to begin this disaster assistance process."
To date, 6,435 people have registered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and FEMA-contracted inspectors have completed 3,675 inspections.
The federal assistance includes $4,807,542.38 approved in housing aid to help homeowners and renters repair damage to a homeowner's primary residence that is not covered by insurance to make the home safe, sanitary and functional; rent temporary housing for a limited period of time; and help replace homes destroyed in the disaster.
"I am pleased to see that state residents continue to receive much needed financial assistance after the effects of Tropical Storm Irene," said Governor Malloy. "If you suffered damage from Irene, you have until the deadline of November 3 to register with FEMA to begin this disaster assistance process."
To date, 6,435 people have registered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and FEMA-contracted inspectors have completed 3,675 inspections.
The federal assistance includes $4,807,542.38 approved in housing aid to help homeowners and renters repair damage to a homeowner's primary residence that is not covered by insurance to make the home safe, sanitary and functional; rent temporary housing for a limited period of time; and help replace homes destroyed in the disaster.
Federal Other Needs Assistance (ONA) grants are limited to addressing costs not covered by insurance or other sources. ONA grants total $281,814.23 to date and will help pay for disaster-related medical and dental costs; disaster-related funeral and burial costs; clothing, household items, tools required for work and necessary educational materials; clean-up items; disaster-damaged primary vehicles; moving and storage expenses related to the disaster; and other necessary expenses or serious needs as determined by FEMA.
Individuals can continue to register with FEMA online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov anytime or by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362). Those with a speech or hearing disability may call (TTY) 800-462-7585. The toll-free numbers are staffed seven days a week, from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. local time until further notice. Help in most languages is available. Registration for federal assistance can also be made directly through Web-enabled mobile devices or smartphones at m.fema.gov .
It is also important to note that residents who have already provided damage information to their towns, FEMA, state officials or 2-1-1 must still complete the registration process with FEMA. The deadline to register is November 3, 2011.
Individuals can continue to register with FEMA online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov anytime or by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362). Those with a speech or hearing disability may call (TTY) 800-462-7585. The toll-free numbers are staffed seven days a week, from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. local time until further notice. Help in most languages is available. Registration for federal assistance can also be made directly through Web-enabled mobile devices or smartphones at m.fema.gov .
It is also important to note that residents who have already provided damage information to their towns, FEMA, state officials or 2-1-1 must still complete the registration process with FEMA. The deadline to register is November 3, 2011.
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For Immediate Release: October 3, 2011
Contact: Scott DeVico
Connecticut Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection
Scott.DeVico@ct.gov
860-685-8230 (office)
860-209-0334 (cell)
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