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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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.
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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
The United Cajun Navy, a volunteer disaster relief organization, has also participated in the search.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2024
Winter businesses may be eligible for disaster relief loans
Journal Sentinel reporter Alex Groth contributed to this report.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2024
Catholic Charities — provides aid, disaster relief and case management services.
Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County — provides services to low-income residents of Santa Cruz.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2024
Although the federal government has announced $20.6 million in disaster relief funds for California fishing communities affected by the shutdown, the assistance turned out to be much less than the $45 million the state requested.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition recently released a set of recommendations including easing access to whole farm revenue insurance and expanding disaster relief.
—Patrick Cooley, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
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
The United Cajun Navy, a volunteer disaster relief organization, has also participated in the search.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2024
Winter businesses may be eligible for disaster relief loans
Journal Sentinel reporter Alex Groth contributed to this report.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2024
Catholic Charities — provides aid, disaster relief and case management services.
Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County — provides services to low-income residents of Santa Cruz.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2024
Although the federal government has announced $20.6 million in disaster relief funds for California fishing communities affected by the shutdown, the assistance turned out to be much less than the $45 million the state requested.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition recently released a set of recommendations including easing access to whole farm revenue insurance and expanding disaster relief.
—Patrick Cooley, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Disaster relief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disaster%20relief. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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