coord IM with agency supplying the relief (IM) if pertinent; specify geog if pertinent
Scope Note
Assistance, such as money, food, or shelter, given to the needy, aged, or victims of disaster. It is usually granted on a temporary basis. (From The American Heritage Dictionary, 2d college ed)
Entry Term(s)
Humanitarian Assistance
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under DISASTERS 1968-90; was see under DISASTERS & INDIGENT CARE 1963-67
Online Note
search DISASTERS 1968-74 & DISASTERS & INDIGENT CARE 1966-67
History Note
91(75); was see under DISASTERS 1968-90; was see under DISASTERS & INDIGENT CARE 1963-67
Assistance, such as money, food, or shelter, given to the needy, aged, or victims of disaster. It is usually granted on a temporary basis. (From The American Heritage Dictionary, 2d college ed)
