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Facebook Enables Safety Check Feature Following Brussels Attack

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) - Facebook's Safety Check feature for Brussels has been turned on following a series of explosions Tuesday morning at the Brussels airport and metro station.

The Facebook feature allows users to quickly find and connect with friends in the area of Brussels.

Brussels Explosion Safety

Those affected by the Brussels attack can see if their Facebook friend is safe and mark them as safe if they have been able to confirm that they're okay.

 

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