Safety check

Facebook activates safety check following New York attack

The safety check feature allows people to notify their friends if they are in the affected area and mark themselves as safe. 

Nov 01, 2017, 11:09 AM 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

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

Facebook activates safety check after Kolkata flyover collapse

'Safety check' a simple way to say you're safe and check on others -- was activated for people in Kolkata due to the collapse of a flyover.

Apr 01, 2016, 00:36 AM IST

Facebook turns on 'Safety Check' after Brussels's twin blast

This feature allows users to mark themselves 'safe' following a crisis situation that caused loss of life.

 

Mar 22, 2016, 18:52 PM 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

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