Google has launched a tool to help people locate friends and loved ones who might have been affected by the 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile on Saturday.
Google Person Finder allows users to search for information about people by name or leave information about people in both English and Spanish. As of Monday morning, the page said it contained 35,900 records. However, the page cautions users that all data input would be viewable and usable by all and that the company plays no role in verifying the information.
The gadget, released under an Apache 2.0 licence, can be embedded on other sites by developers.
A Google crisis response page includes a map listing recent seismic activity in Chile, as well as resources to donate money to charities supporting the earthquake relief effort. "Your donation will help disaster victims rebuild their lives and their communities," the page says.
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