You should also know how to see if others are marked safe on Facebook.

Information in this article applies to Facebook’s website and the Facebook mobile app foriOSandAndroid.

it’s possible for you to also navigate directly to theFacebook Crisis Response page.

Go to your Facebook feed and select See More under Explore on the left side of the page.

choose the event that is affecting your area.

If you don’t see it on the first page, select theMost ActiveorUnited Statestab.

SelectYesnext toAre you in the affected area?at the top of the page.

Selecting Crisis Response on Facebook.

Scroll down and tapSee More.

Scroll down and tap the event affecting your area.

TapFriends' Activityto see if any of your friends have recently used the safety check feature.

Selecting the event that is affecting your area on Facebook.

Just go to the Crisis Response page and select an event.

If you have friends in the affected area, they will appear in the top-right corner of the page.

SelectAsk If Safeto send them a notification letting your friend know that you want them to check in.

Selecting Yes next to Are you in the affected area on Facebook.

If you’re worried about someone and you don’t see them listed, selectSearch for a friend.

You cannot check on users who are not your friend on Facebook.

However, if the crisis isn’t in your immediate area, then it might not be necessary.

Selecting I’m Safe in the Crisis Response section on Facebook.

Facebook app for Android main menu.

Facebook app for Android Crisis Response page.