Transforming bold innovation into real-world solutions that strengthen communities and advance global resilience
Impact by the numbers
Mobilizing technology, funding, and people to respond when it matters most.
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$200m+
Cash grants to nonprofits for crisis response efforts since 2004 -
870M
Crisis alert views in 2024 -
115M
People supported with recovery resources by Google.org supported organizations
“During crisis people come to Google for information. The way in which we can hep is getting the right information to the right people in a way that is easy to understand”
“Pushing just in time, relevant and actionable alerts accompanied by clear action steps from a trusted source will help reduce injury, damage to property and save lives.”
Technology's impact on crisis response
For over a decade, our Crisis Response team has been partnering with front line and emergency workers to develop technology and programs that help keep people safe, informed and out of harm’s way.
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Hurricane Maria
A group of Google Volunteers worked with NetHope and ITDRC to restore connectivity for hospitals across Puerto Rico
Hurricane Maria
Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico in 2017, devastating the island, and causing destruction and loss of life on an unprecedented scale.
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How we’re helping people and cities adapt to extreme heat
Heat alerts are coming to Search — plus more ways we’re helping cities and organizations adapt to rising temperatures.
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Helping more people stay safe with flood forecasting
Flood Hub is expanding to 80 countries, providing forecasting up to 7 days in advance of a flood to 460 million people.
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Our support for early warning systems
Google’s Yossi Matias and the WMO’s Anthony Rea discuss the importance of early warnings about climate hazards and Google’s support for the WMO’s Early Warnings For All Initiative.
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Android Earthquake Alerts now available across the U.S.
With Android, we're able to send early earthquake warnings — no matter where you are in the U.S.
