Disaster Area Definition
noun
An area that qualifies for emergency governmental aid as a result of a catastrophe, such as an earthquake or flood.
American Heritage
An area that has been the site of a natural disaster that receives an official designation entitling residents and organizations within that area to receive relief and benefits.
Much of the central Gulf Coast was declared a disaster area after hurricane Katrina.
Wiktionary
An area that looks like one that has suffered a natural disaster.
Your room is a disaster area.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Disaster Area
Noun
Singular:
disaster areaPlural:
disaster areas
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