How to Use disaster relief in a Sentence

disaster relief

noun
  • Still, she has been turned down for federal disaster relief loans.
    — Elizabeth Shogren, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Sep. 2023
  • Most direct disaster relief is also not counted as income, and so is not taxed.
    — Cora Lewis, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
  • The disaster relief portion of the bill came with a $110 billion price tag.
    — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Emergency aid and disaster relief scams These scams spike right after storms hit.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Being on-site within a day to counter aggression or provide disaster relief isn't good enough.
    — David Szondy october 13, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Their volunteer work includes working in public parks, health care, schools and disaster relief.
    — Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 23 July 2025
  • This nonprofit launched a fund with a goal of $1 million for disaster relief in Jamaica.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
  • This nonprofit launched a fund with a goal of $1 million for disaster relief in Jamaica.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
  • His stalling on disaster relief for California is grotesque.
    — Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
  • They can be used for transporting disaster relief aid, cargo and people, the company said.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 22 Nov. 2025
  • Be aware of disaster relief protections.
    — Cox Communications, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Be aware of disaster relief protections.
    — Cox Communications, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Trump has since blocked funding to Colorado for needy families, disaster relief and clean water.
    — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The decision has sparked debate over who should pay for disaster relief — the federal government, states, or both.
    — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 27 July 2025
  • The president approved disaster relief for the state on Sunday.
    — Isabella Murray, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2023
  • As in past years, June Jam will benefit those in need and disaster relief in and around Alabama.
    — Cindy Watts, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
  • Now the country no longer has a regulated percent of the federal budget meant for disaster relief.
    — Derrick Bryson Taylor, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Biden also asked for more than $12 billion for disaster relief and tens of millions of dollars to increase pay for crews that fight wildfires.
    — Harold Maass, The Week, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Its passage came just three hours before a midnight deadline, with funding included in the short-term spending bill for disaster relief.
    — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2023
  • People can also donate directly to the Red Cross to help with disaster relief.
    — Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Some lawmakers will be more inclined to vote for Ukraine assistance if it gets included with say, disaster relief for their home state.
    — CBS News, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Money put in these kettles over the holiday season will help provide gifts to children, food, shelter, and disaster relief.
    — Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025
  • Ways to donate Local disaster relief specialists tell the Statesman that now is not the time to clean out your closet or your pantry.
    — Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 11 July 2025
  • Starting a disaster relief program, Smith says, was just as hard—if not harder—than founding the nonprofit itself.
    — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Those cover disaster relief for states hit by hurricanes, health care measures to lower drug costs and pay raises for members of Congress.
    — Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The White House has asked for more money to increase pay for wildland firefighters and add to funding for disaster relief efforts.
    — Stephanie Ebbs, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Unlike Illinois, Indiana has a state disaster relief fund for storm victims.
    — Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
  • The agency had a staff of about 800 people trained in disaster relief and a road map for handling disasters like Melissa.
    — Fatma Tanis, NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Even with some type of disaster relief, Bell said loss of land, crops and infrastructure, such as sprinkler heads, valves, pipe fittings and hoses, can set a farmer back about six years or more.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Shlesinger, one of stand-up’s most distinctive voices, wrote and stars in this sexy, sweet, funny look at a disaster relief worker who goes back home to Texas after her life falls apart.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026

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