disaster supplies
[dɪˈzæstər səˈplaɪz]
nounpl: disaster supplies
suprimentos de emergência
1. Essential items and materials stockpiled in preparation for natural disasters or emergency situations
The family kept disaster supplies in their basement, including water, canned food, and first aid kits.
A família mantinha suprimentos de emergência no porão, incluindo água, alimentos enlatados e kits de primeiros socorros.
2. Provisions gathered by governments or organizations for rapid distribution during catastrophes
The government distributed disaster supplies to affected areas after the hurricane.
O governo distribuiu suprimentos de emergência nas áreas afetadas após o furacão.
In Brazil, disaster supply preparation is increasingly encouraged by civil defense agencies, particularly in regions prone to floods and landslides. In the USA, the concept is heavily promoted by FEMA and has become part of household emergency planning, especially in areas prone to hurricanes, earthquakes, or tornadoes.
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