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 White House did not immediately respond when asked why the budget request did not mention the Eaton and Palisades disaster relief funds.
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Ana Ceballos,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Such a system would be very attractive for disaster relief and even more so for the US and allied militaries, which currently spend a great deal of time and effort maintaining supply depots around the world to prepare for future contingencies.
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David Szondy
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Before the discovery was made, Turner received $28,195 in wildfire disaster relief money from FEMA, the release said.
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Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Connectivity As Emergency Infrastructure For Abe Diaz, Amazon’s head of disaster relief, restoring communications is a prerequisite for effective response.
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Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Ana Ceballos,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Such a system would be very attractive for disaster relief and even more so for the US and allied militaries, which currently spend a great deal of time and effort maintaining supply depots around the world to prepare for future contingencies.
—
David Szondy
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Before the discovery was made, Turner received $28,195 in wildfire disaster relief money from FEMA, the release said.
—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Connectivity As Emergency Infrastructure For Abe Diaz, Amazon’s head of disaster relief, restoring communications is a prerequisite for effective response.
—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Disaster relief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disaster%20relief. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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