If you live in an area where there are wildfires, here’s why having this app is a must.
📲 Download the App: https://www.watchduty.org
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If you live in an area prone to wildfires, you know the frustration of trying to find reliable, up-to-date information. Sometimes you smell smoke or see it in the distance, and you scramble to piece together scattered bits of info from different sources. That’s where Watch Duty comes in. It’s a nonprofit app available on Android, iOS, and the web that consolidates all the critical information about a wildfire in one spot. And it’s not just some AI throwing random data at you—real people curate and vet this information from online sources, scanners, satellite images, and official reports. You just click on the fire, and everything you need to know is right there.
Right now, it’s available only in the western U.S., but since that’s where most of the big fires happen, it makes sense. You get everything from evacuation orders to live wildfire cameras and even updates on road conditions. If you’re in the danger zone, you’ll know exactly where shelters are and get detailed directions. Plus, you can see live satellite data, including fire hotspots and wind direction, which can help predict where a fire is headed.
Watch Duty is free, though you can support them with a membership to unlock extra features. For professionals like land managers or firefighters, there’s a more advanced subscription. One standout feature is the real-time updates, kind of like social media for wildfires, where you can see curated photos and posts about the fire. Honestly, if you live in a wildfire-prone state, this app could be a game-changer. It might even save lives. I’m not affiliated with them, just a fan of what they’re doing.
00:00 Wildfires Near Me?
00:15 Why You Need Watch Duty
00:45 How Watch Duty Consolidates Information
01:00 Availability in Western U.S.
01:25 Watch Duty Interface Overview
01:55 Evacuation Orders and Shelters
02:30 Updates and User Submissions
03:00 Integrated Social Media and Live Cameras
03:40 Map Layers and Fire Perimeters
04:10 Satellite Heat Maps and Wind Direction
04:40 Air Quality and Red Flag Warnings
05:00 Flight Path Information and Pro Features
05:25 Push Alerts for County Wildfires
05:40 Final Thoughts and Support for Watch Duty
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