Are you planning a trip recently? Whether you are driving to work, heading on a holiday, or visiting a new city, checking for crisis alerts before you travel can help you avoid dangerous situations. Among others one feature that Google Maps offers is crisis-related alerts that can show active emergencies such as floods, wildfires, earthquakes, hurricanes, and tropical storms. These alerts help users understand and decide if they should continue with their planned route. The feature is especially useful during extreme weather events and natural disasters, when roads may be closed or situations may change rapidly.
As stated on a official Google help page, crisis-related alerts show up on your map if: Step 4: Tap the alert to read more. The alerts include information from local, national, and international authorities. Users may also find emergency phone numbers, official websites, updates, and news related to the event. Tapping the crisis icon or alert card opens a full crisis sheet which may include safety updates, news articles, emergency phone numbers, and official websites.
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