2022
We’re devastated by what we’ve seen unfold over the past days due to the war in Ukraine. We realize that it impacts the lives of millions, including many members of our Local Guides community.
To everyone affected by what’s going on right now — we see you, and we are thinking of you. Our hearts go out to you and your loved ones, and we hope you’re staying safe.
We’re proud to see how Local Guides have come together on and off Connect to offer words of support and remind us that building connection and friendships is core to our community.
We also wanted to share an update on some changes Google Maps is making which might affect some of you. Our teams are working around the clock to support people in Ukraine through our products, including Google Maps.
Out of an abundance of caution and with safety in mind, teams are removing user contributions like photos, videos, reviews, and business information and all user-submitted places from Google Maps in Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus since the invasion began. We are also temporarily blocking new edits from being posted on Maps in those countries. And after consulting with multiple sources on the ground, including local authorities, we’ve temporarily disabled some live Google Maps features in Ukraine, including the traffic layer and information about how busy places are, to help protect the safety of local communities and their citizens. We’ve also added information on refugee and migrant centers in neighboring countries.
You can read more on The Keyword about additional steps Google is taking to help during this crisis.
We hope all of you stay healthy and safe during this time.
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