Disaster response efforts refer to the actions taken by governments, organizations, and individuals in response to natural or man-made disasters. These efforts include providing emergency aid, coordinating search and rescue operations, distributing resources such as food and water, setting up temporary shelters for displaced individuals, and restoring infrastructure.
Related terms
Emergency Management: Emergency management involves the planning, coordination, and implementation of measures to prevent or mitigate the impact of disasters, as well as respond to and recover from them.
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency): FEMA is an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security responsible for coordinating disaster response efforts at the federal level in the United States.
Humanitarian Aid: Humanitarian aid refers to assistance provided by governments, organizations, or individuals to alleviate suffering and provide necessary resources to affected populations during and after a disaster.