Google release SOS Alerts to help during a crisis.

Google on Tuesday introduced SOS Alerts, a new tool in Google Search and Maps that assists users with getting information during an emergency. Users will see an alert at the top of search results when looking for information about incidents, like wildfires, floods or earthquakes.

On mobile Google Maps, you'll see an icon on the map with a clickable card that reveals updates about the situation, like relevant phone numbers and websites. The map will also show road closures and traffic.

It's possible to obtain this information even if you're far away. But depending on proximity to the impacted place, users will get notifications pushed to mobile devices.

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