$1.9 Million in CT Irene Disaster Assistance Doled out So Far.

The state announced today that more than $1.9 million in federal aid has been approved so far to help those .

According to a press release issued by the governor’s office, 3,345 residents have registered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and 1,390 inspections have been completed. The vast majority of the aid approved ($1.87 million) has been rent temporary housing, repair damage to their homes not covered by insurance and replace .

Federal Other Needs Assistance (ONA) grants are limited to covering costs not covered by insurance or other sources. Approved ONA grants totaling nearly $92,000 will help pay for, according to the release:

• Disaster-related medical and dental costs
• Disaster-related funeral and burial costs
• Clothing, household items and tools required for work and necessary educational materials
• Clean-up items
• Disaster-damaged primary vehicles
• Moving and storage expenses related to the disaster
• Other necessary expenses or serious needs as determined by FEMA

Residents affected by Irene can register with FEMA online at www.disasterassistance.gov or by telephone at 800-621-FEMA (3362). Those with speech or hearing disabilities can call (TTY) 800-462-7585. The toll-free numbers are staffed seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. until further notice, and help in most languages is available.

Registrations can also be made through Web-enabled smartphones or other mobile devices at m.fema.gov. Residents who have already provided damage information to their towns, the state, FEMA or through the 2-1-1 call-in number must still register with FEMA.