Europe’s refugee crisis is growing more complicated by the day. European Union interior ministers are set to meet for emergency talks on Monday, after Germany was forced to reintroduce checks at its border with Austria to stem the continuing flow of refugees.

But thousands of refugees determined to flee life-threatening situations at home continue to arrive daily, many using social media and tools like Google Maps to help cross borders and avoid trouble.

“Without Google Maps we would be lost,” a Syrian refugee told the BBC last week.“Without digital technology we can’t reach there. It’s very hard – and it’s dangerous and risky.”

According to the refugee, migrants use many tech tools to stay in communication and map the road to a better life.

The so-called “digital refugees” use a variety of free messaging tools – including Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Viber – to share directions and information about road blocks. Facebook is often used as a place to share information about “safe” people smugglers and accommodation, as well as tips on how to avoid the police, according to the Irish Times.

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