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(1/5) WATCH: Our cofounder & CEO @johnclarkemills announces Watch Duty's first major expansion beyond wildfire: major flood events, live across the U.S.
(1/2) Our cofounder and CEO @johnclarkemills is on this year's TIME100 Climate list. This recognition belongs to every reporter, contributor, and engineer behind Watch Duty's work.
As a Fire Chief in Central Texas and Watch Duty volunteer, Dave brings years of local knowledge to his role.
If you're currently impacted by flooding in Colorado or Arizona, here's a quick refresh on our in-app flooding icons.
➡️ We're seeing severe flooding incidents in Central Arizona, and the National Weather Service forecasts extreme river crests in Southwestern Colorado.
➡️ If you're in Yavapai County, Arizona, please check Watch Duty to track evacuation orders and shelter-in-place information currently in effect.
➡️ All low-lying and flood prone areas along the San Juan, Rio Blanco, Navajo, Conejos, and Piedra Rivers in Southwestern Colorado should prepare for severe flooding this evening into Monday.
Download or open the Watch Duty app to track risk in your area: app.watchduty.org/@36.002613…
Ever wondered how emergency professionals use Watch Duty? Kevin takes you through some key features and how you can use them to better understand your surroundings and plan during a disaster.
As a Public Information Officer, Eric knows how vital accurate information is during a disaster. In his career and through his work as a Watch Duty contributor, he helps people across his home state of Colorado get the information they need to stay safe during disasters.
When you get a Watch Duty alert, you'll see a reporter's name on the screen. But as Adam says, behind that one name is an entire team of people — from engineers to meteorologists to reporters working to keep you safe.
(1/2) As the Timber and Plaskett fires burned along the Big Sur coast, Watch Duty reporters shared updates on evacuations, road closures, and containment as crews worked to protect the communities there. Watch Duty Cofounder and CEO John Mills joins the Big Sur podcast and shares how we started, how alerts are made, and how technology can help people without replacing human judgment.
(2/2) Listen in ➡️ watch-duty.visitlink.me/6G0q…
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Behind every Watch Duty alert is a team of reporters working to get you real-time, verified information on wildfires and floods in your area. Here's a peek behind-the-scenes at their workspaces and some of the essentials they rely on while reporting ⬇️
When's the last time you looked around your Watch Duty Layers?
Layers help give you a picture of what's happening around you — and more information to act during a wildfire or major flood. Watch Duty reporter Mary shares some of her favorites, including plane tracking which you can access with Basic and Pro memberships ⬇️
➡️ The Norte Fire is burning in San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente, Orange County, CA and has reached 450+ acres within its first three hours.
➡️ Evacuation Orders are in effect for multiple zones, per the Orange County Evacuation Map. These areas may expand as the fire moves. First responders and firefighting aircraft are scaling up their response.
➡️ This situation is changing quickly. Watch Duty reporters are tracking first responder radio traffic, Incident Command updates, county evacuation notices, and more in real time.
Use the Watch Duty app for the latest evacuation zones and fire updates as they happen - app.watchduty.org/i/124958?u…
Adam was away at college when he heard a fire had started near his grandmother's house in Camarillo, California. Looking at Watch Duty's wildfire cameras and wind direction information, he knew the fire was moving fast. Adam was able to alert his family in time, and his grandmother evacuated safely.
To this day, she and her neighbors are grateful for Watch Duty, and Adam is now a Watch Duty Regional Captain for Central California. 💛
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes when you get a Watch Duty alert? Here's a look at how an alert gets to your phone — from the first warning signal to a notification with human-verified information ⬇️
"Watch Duty closes a lot of gaps. Having staff and volunteers who can monitor incidents and provide information is vital."
As a Public Information Officer, volunteering for Watch Duty means Eric can support people across his home state of Colorado, even in places where emergency information isn't usually easily accessible.
Cole is one of Watch Duty's founding reporters. Outside of his Watch Duty role reporting on wildfires, he combines his love of photography with his passion for public service by spotlighting the work of fire departments.
2026 was one of the largest wildfire seasons in over a decade. Oregon broke its all-time record for acres burned, and Utah had its worst fire year since 2007. Washington saw more than double the number of acres burned from last year. And in Colorado, the Aspen Acres Fire became one of the most destructive fires in state history and burned over 100,000 acres.
Mary worked for most of her career as a dispatcher in California — answering emergency calls and coordinating police, fire, and medical response teams. She was looking for ways to continue to help people and started reporting on wildfires for local Facebook groups, and eventually was encouraged to volunteer at Watch Duty. Three years later, she's a reporter on the team, helping keep communities around the U.S. safe. 💛
At AM, Scarlett Bishop's phone woke her up with a Watch Duty alert that the Aspen Acres fire was 4 miles from her home at Bishop Castle. Scarlett and her husband rounded up their animals — 26 chickens, horses, goats, 4 cats, and 3 dogs — with 4 extra hours before evacuation orders hit.
Evacuating was hard for Scarlett, as some of her favorite childhood memories were at Bishop Castle, which her grandfather built himself. The castle is now a public attraction, and Scarlett lives and works there, helping to take care of the property.
"That extra couple of hours allowed me time to think what's the best plan. I think if we didn't have Watch Duty, we would be in a much different situation."
New to navigating the Watch Duty app? We’ve got you covered.
Watch this how-to guide, share with family and friends, and download Watch Duty at watchduty.org