disaster relief
noun
: money to help rebuild an area after a disaster
The state is asking for federal disaster relief.
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Residents affected by the wildfires can apply to receive assistance by submitting applications for disaster relief.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacramento Bee, 20 Mar. 2025
The accomplishments also included $426 million in federal disaster relief for West Side flooding earmarked by President Joe Biden’s administration, city projects spurred by Johnson’s $1.25 billion housing and economic development bond and the reopening of two mental health clinics.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
What's Not In The Bill The bill doesn't include any funding for earmarks or projects in individual states or districts—including additional disaster relief.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
States receive federal aid for many other purposes, from disaster relief to covering the costs of improvements in education, transportation and other infrastructure needs.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacramento Bee, 20 Mar. 2025
The accomplishments also included $426 million in federal disaster relief for West Side flooding earmarked by President Joe Biden’s administration, city projects spurred by Johnson’s $1.25 billion housing and economic development bond and the reopening of two mental health clinics.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
What's Not In The Bill The bill doesn't include any funding for earmarks or projects in individual states or districts—including additional disaster relief.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
States receive federal aid for many other purposes, from disaster relief to covering the costs of improvements in education, transportation and other infrastructure needs.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 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 3 Apr. 2025.
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