disaster relief
noun
: money to help rebuild an area after a disaster
The state is asking for federal disaster relief.
Examples of disaster relief in a Sentence
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The newlyweds tried to remain hopeful that a space for their family of four would soon open up, especially given the influx of disaster relief and aid organizations for fire survivors.
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Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
Past versions have been used for disaster relief in Kuwait, Haiti and Central America, the BBC reported.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
The proclamation allows affected residents to apply for disaster relief.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC News, 27 Apr. 2024
See the disaster relief page on IRS.gov, which includes deadline extensions in other states, such as Alaska and Connecticut.
—Detroit Free Press, 12 Apr. 2024
Huang Yu-chi, a disaster relief manager with the foundation, said nonprofits had learned from earlier disasters.
—Siyi Zhao Lam Yik Fei, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
This arm of the International Committee of the Red Cross is providing disaster relief (including food, clean water, and medical and hygiene items) to those affected in the area.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2024
To learn more about disaster relief options for FHA homeowners, visit the agency’s website or call the FHA Resource Center at 1 (800) 304-9320.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
Over the years, the festival has raised more than $20 million for the June Jam Foundation; this year, donations will benefit those in need and disaster relief efforts in and around Alabama.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2024
Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
Past versions have been used for disaster relief in Kuwait, Haiti and Central America, the BBC reported.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
The proclamation allows affected residents to apply for disaster relief.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC News, 27 Apr. 2024
See the disaster relief page on IRS.gov, which includes deadline extensions in other states, such as Alaska and Connecticut.
—Detroit Free Press, 12 Apr. 2024
Huang Yu-chi, a disaster relief manager with the foundation, said nonprofits had learned from earlier disasters.
—Siyi Zhao Lam Yik Fei, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
This arm of the International Committee of the Red Cross is providing disaster relief (including food, clean water, and medical and hygiene items) to those affected in the area.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2024
To learn more about disaster relief options for FHA homeowners, visit the agency’s website or call the FHA Resource Center at 1 (800) 304-9320.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
Over the years, the festival has raised more than $20 million for the June Jam Foundation; this year, donations will benefit those in need and disaster relief efforts in and around Alabama.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2024
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“Disaster relief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disaster%20relief. Accessed 13 May. 2024.
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