Stories
Discover how we’re helping communities impacted by disasters.
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Hurricane Maria
In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, a group of Google Volunteers worked with NetHope and ITDRC to restore connectivity for hospitals across Puerto Rico.
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western U.S. wildfires
Google has been partnering with state and local authorities to build solutions that provide critical, accurate information during wildfire events.
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Kerala Floods
When the Kerala Floods hit India unexpectedly, Google immediately launched an SOS Alert that helped people access critical safety information.
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Explore recent announcements
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Our support for early warning systems
June 2023
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Helping more people stay safe with flood forecasting
May 2023
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How we’re helping people and cities adapt to extreme heat
Mar 2023
Our Response
Our response to Covid-19
Nov 2021
Google.org
Building disaster-resilient cities with Team Rubicon
Oct 2020
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A big step for flood forecasts in India and Bangladesh
Sep 2020
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The technology behind our recent Improvements in flood forecasting
Aug 2020
Google Earth Engine
How to generate wildfire boundary maps with Earth Engine
Aug 2020
Search
Natural disaster safety tips: a Q&A with the Red Cross
Aug 2020
Google.org
When a crisis happens, Google.org’s Alex Diaz steps up
July 2020
My Maps
Connecting communities to resources during COVID-19
April 2020
Google.org
A proactive approach to disaster relief
Aug 2019
Maps
Updates in Maps and Search to help during times of crisis
June 2019