Facebook Safety Check

Facebook launches new crisis response centre

When there is a crisis, people can use Facebook to let their friends and family know they are safe with the "Safety Check" feature.

Sep 15, 2017, 12:04 PM IST

Facebook to add fundraising option to 'Safety Check'

Facebook said on Wednesday it would soon allow its U.S. users to raise and donate money using its "Safety Check" feature, to make it easier for people affected by natural disasters and violent attacks to receive help.

Jun 14, 2017, 19:58 PM IST

Facebook creates ''Community Help'' feature for disaster assistance

Facebook plans to add a feature on Wednesday to make it easier for people affected by disasters to find each other locally to provide and receive help. 

Feb 08, 2017, 20:47 PM IST

Now Facebook users can automatically launch ''Safety Check''

Facebook will now allow its 1.2 billion users to automatically launch its crisis response tool, "Safety Check".

Nov 18, 2016, 10:46 AM IST

Munich attack: Facebook activates safety check tool

According to Metro.co.uk, this is the fourth time in little over a month Facebook has activated the tool.

Jul 23, 2016, 10:23 AM IST

Mark Zuckerberg's maiden Q&A session with fans via Facebook Live - Watch!

Zuckerberg answered a variety of questions, chosen by their popularity on the site, one of the top being if he was actually a lizard.

Jun 15, 2016, 10:34 AM IST

Orlando nightclub shooting: Facebook activates 'Safety Check' for first time in US

This is the first time that Facebook has activated its “Safety Check” function in the United States.

Jun 13, 2016, 10:07 AM IST

Manipur earthquake: Facebook activates safety check feature

With a powerful earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter Scale rocking India's northeastern region early Monday, Facebook has activated its safety check tool to help people in the area let friends and family know they are safe.

Jan 04, 2016, 11:39 AM IST

Chennai floods: Facebook, Google pitch in to help users in city

Facebook activated the "Safety Check" feature for its users in Chennai early on Thursday, while Google has compiled all critical information under its "Crisis Response" tool to provide them relief in the flood-hit city, media reports said.

Dec 03, 2015, 19:26 PM IST

Facebook to use 'Safety Check' more often for terror attacks

Over four million people have used the tool so far to mark themselves safe following the Paris attacks.

Nov 16, 2015, 16:19 PM IST

Facebook sets up safety check for Paris friends

 The "Paris Terror Attacks" safety check let people signal whether they were out of harm's way, then notified all those they know at the leading social network.

Nov 14, 2015, 09:33 AM IST