The area has been declared a disaster zone.

该地区已被宣布为灾难带。

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Those in the area describe it as a "humanitarian disaster zone".

该地区的人将其描绘为一个“人道灾难区”。

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Many were living in tents in the disaster zone, offering some stability - along with food and medical care.

许多灾民住在帐篷中，生活基本稳定，食品供应和医疗救助有所保障。

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The authorities have declared large stretches of normally white-sand beaches along the popular surf region of the Sunshine Coast a disaster zone, as well as Moreton and Bribie islands, which are national parks.

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By Monday morning, 13 million Tokyoites realized they were not outside the disaster zone anymore.

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Harvard never publicly disclosed selling any private equity, which has become a money-sucking disaster zone.

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Navy warships had previously been used to carry tents, medical supplies and food to the disaster zone.

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