How we help
Using AI and advanced technology to help people and communities prepare, stay safe, and build resilience.
AI-driven forecasting and research
As natural disasters grow more severe, Google’s AI-powered forecasts and trusted safety information help protect lives and empower communities.
Engineers review satellite scanning data, where innovative tech meets real-world impact.
AI-driven forecast models
Collaborative research funding
Advanced forecasting with WeatherNext models
AI is bringing faster, more accurate weather predictions to the world. Created by Google DeepMind & Google Research, WeatherNext AI models are more efficient and produce more reliable forecasts than traditional physics-based weather models, helping authorities make better decisions, and improving disaster response, grid reliability, and global food security.
A new collaborative funding approach
Google.org's AI Collaboratives: Wildfires is a strategic initiative bringing together leading nonprofits, academic institutions, government agencies and companies to help people and communities better manage fires by using AI. To date, Google.org has contributed more than $27 million to the AI Collaborative: Wildfires.
Real time alerts and information
Google delivers critical information when it matters most — helping save lives, prevent injuries, and connect people to emergency services.
When wildfires are active in an area, SOS Alerts on Google Search can help people find timely, trusted information — right from the palm of their hand.
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AI and expert-informed alerts
Google's SOS alerts deliver critical crisis information based on a combination of Google's algorithms and early detection technology (like FloodHub) and curated review of authoritative sources by emergency experts.
Public safety and emergency messages
Google's Public Alerts deliver emergency messages such as weather warnings, earthquake alerts, and other public safety information based on official alerts generated by public authorities.
Critical crisis information
SOS and Public Alerts on Google Search quickly reach and inform millions of people in crisis affected areas around the world. Alerts surface relevant and ongoing updates from official sources, as well as top stories, local emergency numbers and websites, and safety tips from the Global Disaster Preparedness Center.
Navigation warnings
Google Maps shows prominent alerts for routes that may be affected by crisis activity. When possible, it will provide alternate routes from the disrupted area, so people can navigate safely.
Detailed visualization
For many crises, Google Maps will show detailed visualizations, including hurricane cones, earthquake shakemaps and flood forecasts, to give people a better understanding of the situation on the ground.
Other features
Merchants can use Google My Business to update hours, share critical info, and surface crisis-related locations — like shelters, food banks, and more — directly on Google Maps.
Seek safety faster with Android early earthquake warnings
The Android Earthquake Alerts System can detect earthquakes and alert Android users before shaking starts, so people can get themselves and loved ones to safety.
Emergency location services
Android’s Emergency Location Service and Pixel’s safety app help share real-time location and emergency info with first responders faster during a crisis.
Our partners
We work with many local, national and international organizations spanning all sectors to bring useful and authoritative information to communities during times of need.
Resources for recovery
We help communities recover from disasters and build long-term resilience. By supporting frontline nonprofits with funding, innovation, and technical expertise, we strengthen global disaster response where it’s needed most.
We empower those on the front lines of recovery with resources and access to technical expertise that enable communities to rebuild.
Grants for local aid
Skill-based volunteering
Employee relief efforts
Resources when and where it matters most
Google.org supports on-the-ground efforts in disaster recovery and building community resilience. This can include data-driven and efficient direct cash grants through our collaboration with GiveDirectly for a person or family's most pressing needs.
Providing technical expertise through Google.org Fellows
We support nonprofits working on the frontlines of global disaster response by providing technical expertise, alongside funding. The Google.org Fellowship program embeds Google employees like data scientists, communications experts, or engineers full time with nonprofits.
Employee giving and volunteering
Since 2004, Googlers have given more than $50 million in employee donations for crisis support globally. We mobilize volunteers to support local disaster recovery efforts.