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Crisis response areas

Helping communities prepare for and respond to wildfires, floods, hurricanes and other severe weather with advanced technology and recovery support.

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FIRESAT

Inside the launch of FireSat, a system to find wildfires earlier

The first satellite of a groundbreaking constellation for early wildfire detection and mitigation has hit the skies. Here’s how the project came to be.
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LOS ANGELES WILDFIRES

Providing wildfire relief to greater Los Angeles students and teachers

Google and YouTube have given more than $3 million in funding to improve access to technology and support continuity of learning for affected students, teachers, schools, and districts.
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Flood hub

Enhancing flood preparedness, response, and recovery worldwide

New advanced features in Flood Hub help flood experts and international aid organizations to better understand risk as they support people in communities affected by riverine floods.
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Our approach

Google's mission to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful extends directly to our commitment to strengthening communities in the face of natural disasters. Our unique technological expertise, global reach, and network of authoritative partners helps people and communities be prepared, safe, and resilient in times of crisis.
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  • PREPARED

    AI-driven forecasting and research

    We predict potential crises using advanced technology to help people and communities prepare and take action.

  • SAFE

    Real-time alerts and information

    We provide timely alerts and trustworthy information from authoritative sources to help people and communities be safe and informed.

  • RESILIENT

    Resources for recovery

    We offer funding and technical expertise to help people and communities recover and build resilience for the future.