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Watch Duty wildfire map: App helps track blazes, find shelter. What to know.
As wildfires continue to devastate communities across Southern California, one service is working overtime to keep residents informed − and safe. Watch Duty uses an app and a web browser to ...
When Fires Rage, Millions Turn to Watch Duty. Meet the Guy Who Made It
Watch Duty proved indispensable during the recent LA wildfires. John Mills, the app’s creator, wants it to be the one place ...
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Watch Duty, the app that uses real people to track wildfires
The free app allows users to see all fires Watch Duty is covering, and users can receive alerts for ... pre-planned evacuation zone maps, radio repeaters (locations with channels), critical ...
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Meet the team behind Watch Duty app giving wildfire updates
STEPHANIE SY: Watch Duty provides real-time updates and notifications from official sources during wildfires. The free app has interactive maps allowing users to track evacuation zones ...
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How the Watch Duty fire app became a go-to resource during LA wildfires
“Download Watch Duty” has become a common refrain across ... On the app, users can set up notifications for fires in their county, see maps of fires and evacuation zones, view information ...
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Opinion: No one should need the Watch Duty app. As fires near, officials should communicate better
Worse still, they don’t always include maps, so people are left to ... California’s wildfire agency, Cal Fire, has warned citizens that Watch Duty and similar apps “should not be regarded ...
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Meet the small team behind the Watch Duty app giving life-saving wildfire updates
Watch Duty provides real-time updates and notifications from official sources during wildfires. The free app has interactive maps allowing users to track evacuation zones, shelter locations ...