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

Its reserves grew so much that the board created special funds for disaster relief ($96 million) and equity and inclusion initiatives ($127 million), and to sustain programs launched with federal dollars once that money ran out ($158 million). — A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

Projects have ranged anywhere from disaster relief and the environment, to medical care and education. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

His humanitarian efforts have included supporting the Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles, receiving the Humanitarian Award from the Southern California Chapter of the Arthritis Center and participating in disaster relief and global advocacy. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Noem was also under fire for extravagant spending at the department, while placing restrictions on FEMA disaster relief funds. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for disaster relief

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