disaster relief
/dɪˈzæstər rɪˈliːf/ · dis·as·ter re·lief
noun
- Aid, assistance, and resources provided to individuals and communities affected by a natural or man‑made catastrophe. After the hurricane, the government dispatched disaster relief teams to deliver food, water, and medical supplies.
- The organized effort, often by governments or NGOs, to coordinate such aid. The International Red Cross coordinates disaster relief across borders during earthquakes.
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Did you know? The phrase "disaster relief" entered widespread usage after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, when organized aid became a formalized government function.