Save precious seconds.

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

Know when an earthquake is about to hit.

A line animates in, creating the peaks and valleys of a seismograph. An alert pops up that says "Earthquake. Estimated magnitude 6.1. 20 miles away." Several circles radiate out from the most activity to show the epicenter of the earthquake.

More time to drop, cover and hold.

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

An Android screen showing an earthquake alert and what the user can do to protect themself. The alerts are "Drop" along with an icon of a person on all fours and an arrow pointing down, "Cover" along with an icon of a person under a desk and an arrow pointing in the direction of the desk and "Hold" along with an icond of a person bracing themself on the legs of the table they are hiding under.

Reach first responders faster

A lifeline in your pocket.

First responders get a head start.

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

An Android screen showing the "Personal Safety" screen. Displayed is "Get help fast" with options for "Emergency sharing" and "Call 911," and "Be prepared" with an option for "Safety Check."

Partner with Android.

If you're a governmental or emergency services organization, Android wants to work with you.

Learn more
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Global coverage.

ELS is available in many countries, across the global.

Check availability
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Receive an alert if something is tracking you.

Your phone can detect and warn you if there's an unfamiliar Bluetooth device that is seen moving with you.

Learn about tracker alerts
An Android screen showing an "Unknown tracker alerts" alert along with the message "Tracker traveling with you. Unknown AirTag detected. The owner of the tracker can see its location." and a "More info" button. Below is a small map with a circle with a warning label in it.

Only for Pixel phones

Pixel offers extra support.

Emergency help when you’re off the grid.

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 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.

Drive with help on standby.

If your phone determines 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.

An image of an Android user standing next to their car. A "Car Crash Detection" alert along with buttons for "I'm okay" and "Call 911 & notify contacts" are visible.

Let your emergency contacts know if you need help.

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

An Android user in workout clothes holds their Pixel phone on a break from exercising. A shield with a clock icon along with buttons for "Reason Walking alone" and "Duration 1 hour" to show the kind of activity the user was participating in.