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

According to the agency's disaster relief overview, no action is needed for most eligible taxpayers; the IRS uses address-of-record data to apply relief automatically. —Dan Cody, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025

The current Trump administration’s leadership style, with deep cuts across government agencies, may start an entirely new chapter for disaster relief in America. —Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025

After severe storms hit the state in mid-March, Sanders applied for disaster relief through FEMA, under what's known as a major disaster declaration. —Luke Barr, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2025

Digital profiling Participation in civic life, applying for a loan, seeking disaster relief and requesting student aid now contribute to a person’s digital footprint. —Nicole M. Bennett, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for disaster relief

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