Every moment matters during a crisis. Android has unique features that can empower you to respond faster – and smarter – during an emergency. Helping you get to safety quickly. And making it easier for first responders to find you.
Prepare for emergencies
Android can alert you seconds before an earthquake hits, so you can seek safety faster. Powered by the Android Earthquake Alert System, every Android device is a mini-seismometer, making up the world’s largest mobile earthquake detection network. Once the shaking is over, you can tap for tips on what to do next.
The Android Earthquake Alerts System is available in many countries today. Learn more about how it works and discover if it’s available in your country.1
Reach first responders faster
It can be tricky for emergency responders to find you. But not if you have Android. Emergency Location Service lets first responders target your phone’s location and send help quickly.2 Your phone can also let first responders know which language you prefer to speak, which can make it easier to communicate.3
If you're a governmental or emergency services organisation, Android wants to work with you.
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Your phone can detect and warn you if there's an unfamiliar Bluetooth device that's seen moving with you.
Learn about tracker alerts
Only for Pixel phones
If you’re somewhere without cellular or Wi-Fi, Pixel can connect to emergency services via satellite to get help and share your location with contacts.6
If your phone determines that you've been in an accident, it will ask if you need help. If you don't respond, your phone can call emergency services to let them know where you are. So help stays close – no matter how far you drive.
If you're nervous about taking a late-night ride, going on a solo hike or ride share, you can ask your phone to check in.4 Schedule a time and your phone will ask if you're safe. If you don't respond, your phone will reach out to your emergency contacts, giving them your location.5
