disaster relief

noun

: money to help rebuild an area after a disaster
The state is asking for federal disaster relief.

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The team also says the turbines could find use by disaster relief organizations looking to deliver power in emergency situations. New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2025 Lawmakers proposed allocating additional disaster relief funds in the 2025 national budget, and international bodies, including the United Nations, have pledged support to the Philippine government. Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025 Cadogan’s observation—that more people are asking strangers to help pay for staples—marks a sobering turn for a platform historically associated with medical bills, disaster relief, and community projects. Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025 The two forces also curated a range of initiatives spanning education, disaster relief and cultural empowerment. Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disaster relief

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“Disaster relief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disaster%20relief. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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