Phrases with «disaster designation»

The phrase "disaster designation" refers to a classification given to an area by the government after a natural or man-made event causes significant damage, destruction, or loss. This designation allows the affected area to receive additional assistance, resources, and funding to help recover and rebuild. Full definition

Sentences with «disaster designation»

  • In the short term, those local officials hope for a federal disaster designation that would bring millions of dollars to the counties affected by the flooding. (buffalonews.com)
  • Because there is a federal disaster designation, they will get some of that back. (news.wbfo.org)
  • Cuomo had asked for expedited federal disaster designation for 26 counties, and Obama this morning heeded that call for eight of them: Albany, Essex, Greene, Schoharie, Schenectady, Delaware, Dutchess and Ulster. (nystateofpolitics.com)
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