In Engpsh, you can say "in the face of disaster" or "in the wake of disaster" to describe a situation where a disaster has occurred or is ongoing. For example, you might say:

"In the face of the recent hurricane, many communities have come together to support each other and provide aid."

"In the wake of the earthquake, rescue efforts are ongoing as we search for survivors and help those who have been affected."

Both of these phrases suggest that the disaster is a significant event that has had a major impact on the community or area in question.