With nearly 5,000 earthquakes a year, it’s important for people in Japan to have crisis preparedness and response information available at their fingertips. And from our own research, we know that when a disaster strikes, people turn to the Internet...
Responding to the severe flooding in Jakarta, Indonesia
The Google Crisis Response team has assembled a resource page to help track affected areas and provide updated emergency information for the millions affected by flooding in Jakarta. We also have a mobile page with emergency contact numbers and lists...
Public Alerts on Google Search and Maps for Android for superstorm Sandy preparedness information
Earlier today we posted about efforts to provide information to those affected by the former hurricane and now superstorm Sandy.We also want to let you know that Public Alerts are now available on Google Search & Maps in your browser, on Google Maps...
New Crisis Response maps feature preparedness information for Hurricane Sandy
Already responsible for a reported 41 deaths across the Caribbean, late-season Hurricane Sandy is expected to make landfall again early this week on the East Coast of the United States.Some are calling the hurricane “Frankenstorm” due to its potential...
Big Tent Sendai: Smarter ways to share information in a crisis
As we’ve seen in the last decade, information technology can save lives in a crisis. But even as data becomes more crucial to rescue efforts, key information like evacuation routes, shelter locations and weather alerts often remains inaccessible to the...
