disaster areaglossary / DISASTER AREA disaster area. A region officially declared to have suffered a catastrophic emergency, such as a flood or hurricane, and therefore eligible for government aid. [Cases: United States 82(5). C.J.S. United States § 160.] 词条贡献者 双语律师Andrew,欧洲名校国际税法专业,擅长翻译各类与国际税法相关的法律文件。