Google Introduces Earthquake and Wildfire Alerts to Help During Disasters – Travel + Leisure

If you’re in California, you may want to rethink your technology.
Google is getting smarter at alerting Google Maps and Android users about when disaster is about to strike — and what to do when it does. This week, Google revealed two new safety detection features that could help Android and Google Maps users seek shelter or navigate safely during an earthquake or wildfire.
Now, when a Google user searches “wildfire in California” (or specific fires in whichever location), Google will immediat…

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