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

Recent Examples on the Web

As in past years, June Jam will benefit those in need and disaster relief in and around Alabama. —Cindy Watts, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024

Even with federal funding for disaster relief, the state and local municipalities are still paying tens of millions for repairs for last summer’s damage. —Stephanie Hanes, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 May 2024

Mutual aid came to life through disaster relief in Memphis. —Faron Levesque, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2024

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. —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