Federal assistance to individuals in Hyde County in the wake of Hurricane Matthew totals $76,468.43 as of Tuesday, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

FEMA data shows 168 registrants for federal disaster-recovery assistance,

As of Tuesday, $74.4 million in individual and household program funding had been approved by the federal government for eligible counties in the state, with the majority of that amount — about $52.6 million — earmarked for housing assistance, and about $21.8 million allocated for other-needs assistance. FEMA reports that 24,954 applications for individual assistance had been approved by Tuesday. By Tuesday, there were nearly 72,000 registrations for disaster assistance.

Housing assistance provides money for disaster-related housing needs, while other-needs assistance provides funds for other disaster-related needs such as household furnishings, transportation and medical care.

Earlier this week, Gov. Pat McCrory submitted a formal request to North Carolina’s congressional delegation for at least $1 billion in federal assistance to help the state recover from Hurricane Matthew. Initial assessments place estimated storm damage at $2 billion.

Although it’s been more than a month since area residents, property owners and business owners could begin filing for recovery aid, that opportunity remains open. Renters might be eligible for assistance, too. Renters who have not registered may discover they are eligible for federal disaster assistance and referrals to state agencies that may be able to help.

Homeowners, renters and business owners who suffered losses or damages caused by Matthew should call 1-800-621-3362 to register for assistance or go online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov and register by downloading FEMA’s mobile app, according to a news release. For those who use 711 or Video Relay Service, the number is also 1-800-621-3362. For people using TTY, the number is 1-800-462-7585. These toll-free numbers operate from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice. Operators are ready to assist people in multiple languages.