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
Americares Hurricane Fund Americares is a global health and disaster relief organization preparing to send an emergency response team to the region.
—
Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Despite those cash infusions, FEMA’s overall disaster relief fund was expected to fall short by nearly $8 billion at the end of the fiscal year, its April report shows.
—Amber Gaudet
updated October 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
We’re humbled to support Team Rubicon and World Central Kitchen with an initial grant to help address immediate needs in the community with disaster relief and nourishing meals.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The agency had a staff of about 800 people trained in disaster relief and a road map for handling disasters like Melissa.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disaster relief
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Despite those cash infusions, FEMA’s overall disaster relief fund was expected to fall short by nearly $8 billion at the end of the fiscal year, its April report shows.
—Amber Gaudet
updated October 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
We’re humbled to support Team Rubicon and World Central Kitchen with an initial grant to help address immediate needs in the community with disaster relief and nourishing meals.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The agency had a staff of about 800 people trained in disaster relief and a road map for handling disasters like Melissa.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disaster relief
Cite this Entry
“Disaster relief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disaster%20relief. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share