disaster relief
noun
: money to help rebuild an area after a disaster
The state is asking for federal disaster relief.
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While stationed in Japan, Fryday helped coordinate disaster relief efforts after the 2011 tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster.
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Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The Forsyth County Fire Department launched a disaster relief drive Tuesday, collecting essential supplies through May 10 at all county fire stations and the Public Safety Complex on Settingdown Road.
—Rashad Williams, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has activated the State of Texas Agricultural Relief Fund (STAR Fund) and other TDA disaster resources to provide disaster relief to affected agricultural producers.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Operating in dozens of countries, they’re recognized for their large-scale disaster relief operations, long-term community development programs, and ability to mobilize public-private partnerships to reach people others cannot.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The Forsyth County Fire Department launched a disaster relief drive Tuesday, collecting essential supplies through May 10 at all county fire stations and the Public Safety Complex on Settingdown Road.
—Rashad Williams, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has activated the State of Texas Agricultural Relief Fund (STAR Fund) and other TDA disaster resources to provide disaster relief to affected agricultural producers.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Operating in dozens of countries, they’re recognized for their large-scale disaster relief operations, long-term community development programs, and ability to mobilize public-private partnerships to reach people others cannot.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Disaster relief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disaster%20relief. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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