Mountain View, October 16 — Google announced on International ShakeOut Day that its Android Earthquake Alerts System is expanding to more countries and regions, reinforcing its broader crisis resilience efforts that leverage technology and artificial intelligence to help people prepare for natural disasters. The system, which turns smartphones into a global network to warn users before shaking arrives, forms part of Google’s initiative to ensure no one is surprised by a natural disaster.
On the same day, the company highlighted its new Crisis Resilience white paper, which outlines progress on preparedness efforts and partnerships with communities and organizations worldwide. The white paper details how Google is working to improve access to trusted information during crises through AI-driven tools and early warning systems.
In 2025 alone, Google helped connect people with crisis information more than 10 million times per day on average, according to the company’s blog post. This figure reflects the scale of its outreach during emergencies, though the post did not break down the types of disasters or regions involved in those connections. The announcement did not specify which new countries or regions are included in the expansion of the Android Earthquake Alerts System, nor did it name the specific AI models used for disaster types beyond earthquakes.
International ShakeOut Day, an annual event when millions practice earthquake drills, provided the context for the announcement. Google positioned its efforts as part of a larger strategy to use technology and AI to enhance early warning systems and strengthen community preparedness.
The company reiterated its north star goal: “No one should be surprised by a natural disaster,” a phrase taken directly from its blog post. Google’s crisis resilience work extends beyond earthquakes, encompassing AI models designed to help people prepare for various natural disasters. However, the blog post offered no further details on how these models function or which hazards they target.
The company also did not disclose metrics on user adoption, alert accuracy, or response times for the Android Earthquake Alerts System in existing or new regions. By framing the expansion within a global preparedness framework, Google emphasized collaboration with local organizations and communities as central to its approach. The Crisis Resilience white paper serves as a public record of these partnerships and technological advances, though it does not include country-specific rollout plans or timelines for the system’s geographic expansion.
Looking ahead, observers will watch for announcements about the specific countries gaining access to the earthquake alerts, as well as updates on how Google’s AI tools evolve to support warning systems for floods, wildfires, or other hazards. The company has not indicated when further details about the expansion or additional disaster-specific models will be shared.
For now, the focus remains on scaling a system that turns everyday devices into tools for safety, rooted in the belief that timely information can make a critical difference when the ground begins to shake.
