Watch Duty
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Helping you stay safe from wildfires and floods when seconds count.
➡️ Traci worked as a wildland firefighter for 22 years. She started volunteering with Watch Duty last year & is now a Coverage Reporter.
➡️ Adam started reporting on fires for local Facebook pages after living through the High Park Fire in 2012. He's now the Regional Captain for Colorado, & leads reporting across the state.
As fires continue to rage across Colorado, Watch Duty reporters are working around the clock to keep you informed. Meet some of them👇 ➡️ Eric began his career as a volunteer firefighter & 911 dispatcher. He now works as a Public Information Officer at Aurora Fire Rescue & volunteers with Watch Duty.
Different disasters, different signals. Our staff meteorologist Pete shares how Watch Duty adapts across flood & wildfire reporting ⬇️
(1/4) UPDATED: 7/16, 9:30 am CDT ➡️ Multiple flood incidents across South Central Texas are now severe and life-threatening.
➡️ We're seeing severe flooding incidents across South Central Texas. ➡️ Tropical moisture is interacting with other weather elements over South Central Texas, producing anywhere from 3-15 inches of rain.
"I realized who was going to solve this problem — it was the same radio operators that I listened to during fires. We were going to band together and build an app." More on building Watch Duty with John Mills on the What's Your Problem podcast with Jacob Goldstein: watch-duty.visitlink.me/_K2u5i
Spotted in the wild: a USGS streamgage - one key tool for tracking water levels in our rivers and sharing info on flood risk. Update and explore the Watch Duty app to discover all our new flooding features.
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, communities like Swannanoa County in North Carolina are at higher risk of wildfire due to resulting damage like downed-timber. Fire, flood, and other disasters are interconnected – learn more about how: watch-duty.visitlink.me/UGwu-w
Wildfire season and flood season used to be divided, giving time to prepare. Fires burned in summer; rains came in winter. That window is narrowing, and we’re seeing a new interplay between disasters. Learn more: watch-duty.visitlink.me/KD4Ip9
Storms could be coming into Colorado where wildfires have continued to force evacuations. Will they help or hurt? Watch Duty Staff Meteorologist Pete Curran shares more on we can expect for fire conditions this week.
"This is all human, hand-touched, life and death - we go slow and steady." On NBC Bay Area, our Cofounder & CEO John Mills talks the ethos behind our flooding expansion and why "fire" was never in our name. Watch: www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/w...
Mark has seen flooding reach truly catastrophic levels. But he's seen what comes with that: the whole community coming together & Texans stepping up for Texans. We're here to step up for you, too, and make sure you have the information you need to take action for yourself & your neighbors.
Watch Duty's Staff Meteorologist, Pete, on how the developing weather conditions could create a highly dangerous situation in Utah and across the Great Basin. Here's what you need to know about weather & wildfire ⬇️
Across the Great Basin there is a severe drought, and conditions have grown dangerous. Stay prepared and download Watch Duty for updates: watchduty.org
The same tool you trust for wildfires, now for major flooding. More about Watch Duty's new flooding features👇🏽 from Geoff, a Watch Duty flooding reporter.
We spoke to @apnews.com about launching major flooding coverage, how we got our start in wildfire reporting, and how our reporters keep users informed. Read the full article: watch-duty.visitlink.me/dSSG89
Watch Duty started with one of the hardest disasters to track: wildfires, which have the least digital information and require reporters to monitor radios around the clock. Now we're bringing that same human-vetted approach to alerts for major flooding.
It's time we introduce you to our new set of flood icons, plus a few familiar faces. 👀 Download or update your Watch Duty app to access more info & our coverage of major floods.
When disaster strikes, helpers come from everywhere to look out for one another. 💛 Watch Duty is made up of your neighbors, whether we actually live next door or we're reaching out from across country, working to keep you safe and informed on wildfires and major floods in your area.
In 2025, the National Weather Service issued more flash flood warnings than ever before. Now, alongside our wildfire reporting, Watch Duty delivers fast, accurate, easy-to-follow reports about catastrophic flooding events to help you stay safe and informed.
Open the Watch Duty app and see real-time flood data and mapping, alongside our existing wildfire coverage. watchduty.org
90% of natural disasters in the U.S. involved flooding, But existing flood alert systems are often in technical formats and rarely on a clear map for the community at risk.
Just like wildfires, current flood warning systems are too slow and fragmented to keep people informed and safe. Watch Duty is responding by expanding to cover floods. Learn more ⬇️
WATCH: Our cofounder & CEO John Mills announces Watch Duty's first major expansion beyond wildfire: major flood events, live across the U.S. Here's what to know ⬇️
We've got your back — anytime, any place. 💪 Watch Duty reporters Justin, Brendan, and Michael reporting on-the-go at our organization offsite this year. 📸: @stuartpalley.bsky.social
Christine and her family have camped in the San Jacinto Mountains for over 20 years. When a fire started near their campground, Christine got the information she needed and decided to act.
