disaster relief
noun
: money to help rebuild an area after a disaster
The state is asking for federal disaster relief.
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Those fires forced the guild to cancel its in-person nominations announcement and launch a disaster relief fund for SAG-AFTRA members affected.
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Jake Coyle, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025
In addition to representing the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's disaster relief efforts, the duo will provide fans with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the ceremony and take part in various pre-show events.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
Through disaster relief, health care initiatives and educational programs, USAID has improved countless lives worldwide.
—Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
Budget negotiations are underway, with questions mounting over whether conditions could be attached to future disaster relief aid or if a budget deal will include protections for certain federal agencies amid the Trump administration’s efforts to overhaul them.
—Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 18 Feb. 2025
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Jake Coyle, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025
In addition to representing the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's disaster relief efforts, the duo will provide fans with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the ceremony and take part in various pre-show events.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
Through disaster relief, health care initiatives and educational programs, USAID has improved countless lives worldwide.
—Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
Budget negotiations are underway, with questions mounting over whether conditions could be attached to future disaster relief aid or if a budget deal will include protections for certain federal agencies amid the Trump administration’s efforts to overhaul them.
—Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Disaster relief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disaster%20relief. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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