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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.
Adam shares how he found his love for wildland firefighting, and how that led him to report on wildfires with Watch Duty.
Many Watch Duty reporters are also emergency professionals: current and retired firefighters, dispatchers, and first responders. Their experiences inform our coverage, and we’re proud that our reporting supports first responders across the country. 💛
(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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Handheld radios help reporters monitor emergency radio traffic, giving them another real-time source of information.
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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 ⬇️
Many of our reporters are former emergency professionals, combining their experience with Watch Duty tools, training, and collaboration.
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…
