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Android & Emergency Preparedness

Safety features may not be the first thing that come to mind when you think about your mobile phone, but when an emergency strikes, your phone has a lot to offer. Android phones include a variety of safety features designed to help keep you secure in different situations. Whether it's reaching out for help, notifying loved ones, or providing important information during an emergency, these tools make sure you have support whenever you need it.

Have an iPhone? Head over to our iOS and Emergency Preparedness page.

Download Google's Personal Safety app

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The Personal Safety app can quickly get you in touch with help in an emergency. The app offers the following safety features:

  • Emergency SOS - allows you to quickly get in touch with 911 and certain people without having to unlock and dial the phone or send a text.
  • Car crash detection - automatically sends an alert to emergency services if your phones senses your were in a car accident.
  • Emergency Sharing - allows you to share location and status updates with your trusted contacts for 24 hours
  • Safety checks - allows you to share your location and status updates with your trusted contacts for a designated period of time. If you do not check in an alert is sent with your current location.
  • Crisis Alerts - notifies you about natural disasters and public emergencies affecting your area.

Prepare for an emergency

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Make a family communication plan

Record your family's medical and contact information (pdf) and where to meet in an emergency.

Use your phone wisely

  • Texting your contacts is best! Keep voice calls short.
  • Conserve your battery
  • Have back up batteries and chargers.
  • If possible, use email and social media to communicate that you are OK.
  • If you place a call to emergency services by mistake, do not hang up. Tell the emergency operator that the call was accidental and that you do not need assistance.

Signup for emergency alerts

Stay informed before, during and after a disaster by signing up for emergency alerts through your Colorado county.

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