disaster relief
noun
: money to help rebuild an area after a disaster
The state is asking for federal disaster relief.
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So, the combination of them together offers a flexible crisis-response tool that can handle everything from disaster relief to combat.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
MusiCares is the foundation arm of the Recording Academy, which produces the Grammys, that provides aid, including emergency financial assistance, medical expenses, addiction recovery, disaster relief and treatment for critical illnesses to members of the music community.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
The gala has raised millions of dollars to support MusiCares’ programs, including health and wellness services, addiction recovery, preventive care, disaster relief, and emergency support for music professionals.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2025
As the organization’s main benefit gala, the event raises funds for disaster relief, addiction assistance, and other services for those in the music business.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
MusiCares is the foundation arm of the Recording Academy, which produces the Grammys, that provides aid, including emergency financial assistance, medical expenses, addiction recovery, disaster relief and treatment for critical illnesses to members of the music community.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
The gala has raised millions of dollars to support MusiCares’ programs, including health and wellness services, addiction recovery, preventive care, disaster relief, and emergency support for music professionals.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2025
As the organization’s main benefit gala, the event raises funds for disaster relief, addiction assistance, and other services for those in the music business.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 21 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 29 Oct. 2025.
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