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Disaster Relief Glossary

Damage Assessment
The process used to determine damage to property and business. (last updated 03/19/2004)

Disaster
An occurrence of a natural catastrophe, such as a hurricane, tornado, tsunami, earthquake, landslide, mudslide, volcanic eruption, fire, or snowstorm, a technological accident, or human-caused event that has resulted in severe property damage, death, and/or multiple injuries. (last updated 03/19/2004)

Disaster Area
When a disaster is beyond the capabilities of state and local government to respond, the Governor must make a formal request to the President to declare the affected region a "disaster area." When the presidential declaration is enacted, federal assistance is made available to public and certain non-profit entities, as well as to individuals who were adversely affected by the disaster. (last updated 03/19/2004)

Disaster Field Office (DFO)
The office established in or near the designated area of a Presidentially declared major disaster to support Federal and State response and recovery operations. (last updated 03/19/2004)

Disaster Recovery Center
Places established in the area of a Presidentially declared major disaster to provide victims the opportunity to apply in person for assistance and/or obtain information to that assistance. (last updated 03/19/2004)

Preparedness
Activities prior to a disaster. Examples include: preparedness plans, emergency exercises/training, and warning systems. (last updated 03/19/2004)

Recovery
Activities following a disaster. Examples include: temporary housing, claims processing and grant,; long-term medical care and counseling. (last updated 03/19/2004)

Response
Activities during a disaster. Examples include: public warning systems, emergency operations; and search and rescue. (last updated 03/19/2004)

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