evacuee
/ɪ ˈvæk ju i/
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Definition(s):
- (n) a person who has been evacuated from a dangerous place
Usage(s):
- A juvenile evacuee was charged with accessory to murder in Baton Rouge after a man was found shot dead in the street.
- The long-term cost of serving 4,700 evacuee students, times an average estimated annual student cost of $7,500, equals a total of $35.
- Eight days earlier, police had arrested one of the city's other wanted men: Jerome Hampton, 23, whom Houston police have charged with killing another evacuee.
Quotes
- "One of our Dallas-area pharmacists told me about a Hurricane Katrina evacuee who needed two medications costing $155 a month," Simon said. "But with his benefits exhausted, no insurance, and no steady work, all he could get was $25 from a...on Nov 16, 2006 By: Bill Simon Source: PR Newswire (press release)
- "This extension is a good start, but more time will be needed to ensure the needs of every evacuee are met. It is an enormous challenge to address the unique housing needs of each individual and family," Governor Perry said.on Dec 8, 2005 By: Rick Perry Source: KTRE
- "We know that many of you no longer have the legal documents or the records to prove your eligibility for the benefits you've been getting," Bush said. "We understand that. And so with this evacuee status, you will be able to register for...on Sep 9, 2005 By: President Bush Source: Environment News Service
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