Connecting communities with information and resources in times of crisis
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Health information, helpful resources, and more
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The Global scope of crisis
132 million
People will need humanitarian assistance in 2019 1
2.6 billion
People have been affected by natural disasters in the last decade 2
1.5 billion
Views of lifesaving SOS Alert information
Every day at Google we aim to make the world’s information universally accessible and useful. In moments of crisis, this mission is even more critical to help keep people safe and out of harm’s way.
That’s why we partner with those on the front lines of crises and build technology that provides credible, actionable information and resources to help people and communities navigate crisis events.
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Critical information when it matters most
Through our products and in partnership with local authorities, we aim to connect people and communities in crisis with credible, actionable information.
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- Products
- SOS Alerts
- Public Alerts
Philanthropy
Supporting nonprofit on the frontlines of global crisis.
Google.org supports nonprofits working alongside affected communities from the immediate aftermath of a crisis through long-tail recovery. This includes providing nonprofits with funding and connecting them to the right Google volunteers—whether they’re a data scientist, a communications expert, or an engineer.
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- Areas of support
- Connectivity
- Recovery
- Technical Innovation
Latest news from Crisis Response
Google's response to COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to spread, we’re taking action to keep our employees safe and to help people around the world find the information they need.
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Thanking all first responders
Thanking all first responders on national First Responders' Day and announcing a Google.org grant to Team Rubicon
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Updates in Maps to help during times of crisis
Improving SOS Alerts by adding visual information about natural disasters and a new navigation warning system on Google Maps.
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Tracking our progress on flood forecasting
Progress made on Google's flood forecasting initiative, which began as a pilot in the Patna region of India.
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Sounding the Alarm
Better alerts can save lives in an emergency. Google Crisis Response is using AI to help.
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Helping people in a crisis
In times of crisis, access to timely, actionable information is crucial.
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How your smartphone could help save your life in an emergency
Google partners with emergency services to improve location information technology for first responders.
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How do you thank someone for saving your life?
Supporting First Responders and giving thanks for all they do to keep our communities safe.
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Google's response to COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to spread, we’re taking action to keep our employees safe and to help people around the world find the information they need.
Read more
Thanking all first responders
Thanking all first responders on national First Responders' Day and announcing a Google.org grant to Team Rubicon
Read more
Updates in Maps to help during times of crisis
Improving SOS Alerts by adding visual information about natural disasters and a new navigation warning system on Google Maps.
Read More
Tracking our progress on flood forecasting
Progress made on Google's flood forecasting initiative, which began as a pilot in the Patna region of India.
Read More
Sounding the Alarm
Better alerts can save lives in an emergency. Google Crisis Response is using AI to help.
Read More
Helping people in a crisis
In times of crisis, access to timely, actionable information is crucial.
Read More
How your smartphone could help save your life in an emergency
Google partners with emergency services to improve location information technology for first responders.
Read More
How do you thank someone for saving your life?
Supporting First Responders and giving thanks for all they do to keep our communities safe.
Read More