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GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS NEARING $2 MILLION FOR TROPICAL STORM IRENE
State Residents Begin Receiving Federal Disaster Assistance
(Hartford, CT) - Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that more than $1,962,554.72 in federal assistance to date has been approved to help individuals with disaster expenses since President Obama approved his Disaster Declaration request as a result of Tropical Storm Irene.
"I am pleased to see that state residents are receiving much needed financial assistance after the effects of Tropical Storm Irene," said Governor Malloy. "If you suffered damage from Tropical Storm Irene, you must register with FEMA to begin this disaster assistance process."
To date, 3,345 people have registered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and FEMA-contracted inspectors have completed 1390 inspections.
The federal assistance includes $1,870,582.29 in housing aid to help homeowners and renters:
To date, 3,345 people have registered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and FEMA-contracted inspectors have completed 1390 inspections.
The federal assistance includes $1,870,582.29 in housing aid to help homeowners and renters:
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Rent temporary housing for a limited period of time;
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Repair damage from the disaster to a homeowner's primary residence that is not covered by insurance. The goal is to make the home safe, sanitary and functional; and,
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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 to date, totaling $91,972.43 will help pay for:
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Disaster-related medical and dental costs;
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Disaster-related funeral and burial costs;
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Clothing, household items, tools required for work and necessary educational materials;
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Clean-up items;
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Disaster-damaged primary vehicles;
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Moving and storage expenses related to the disaster; and,
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Other necessary expenses or serious needs as determined by FEMA.
Individuals can register with FEMA online at
www.DisasterAssistance.gov
anytime or by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362). Individuals 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
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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 register with FEMA.
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For Immediate Release: September 16, 2011
Contact: Scott DeVico
Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection
Scott.Devico@ct.gov
860-685-8246 (office)
860-209-0334 (cell)
Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection
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860-209-0334 (cell)
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