Users can tag themselves as "safe," as well as friends they know in the affected area, if they have had contact with them.

Click here to access the Facebook "safety check."

This will allow for loved ones around the world to check on the safety of anyone they know in the city.

The feature was first introduced in November during the deadly terror attacks in Paris.

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Managing Partner at Atlantica Properties, Darion Dunn (center) talks with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens during a tour following the ribbon cutting of Waterworks Village as part of the third phase of the city’s Rapid Housing Initiative on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
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