emergency relief

noun
UK /ɪˈmɜː.dʒən.si rɪˈliːf/
US /ɪˈmɝː.dʒən.si rɪˈliːf/

Help that people get quickly when something bad happens.

The town received emergency relief after the flood.

SYNONYMS

disaster aidhumanitarian aidassistancesupport

RELATED WORDS

rescueshelterfood supplydonationevacuation

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Money or supplies given to people in a sudden crisis.

Emergency relief was sent to families after the earthquake.

3. Quick medical or financial help in a sudden dangerous situation.

The hospital offers emergency relief for patients in pain.

4. Temporary help that stops a problem from getting worse right away.

The government provided emergency relief to keep the small business open.