Real-Time Disaster Intelligence You Can Trust

Watch Duty, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, alerts you of nearby wildfires and flooding in real-time.

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Monitor

Live Map & Verified Alerts

Track wildfires, flooding, prescribed burns, and river gauges in real time — know what’s happening and where.

Firefighting Aircraft Tracker

See live flight paths as crews work from the sky.
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Air, Wind, & Precipitation Insights

Understand the conditions driving fire and flooding with live data.

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Prepare

All Alerts, One Feed

Stay ahead with power outages, red flag warnings, and anticipated water level changes in one place.

Track Perimeters

Follow fire growth and flood warnings through live satellite imagery and official data.

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Respond

Evacuation & Shelter Info

Access clear, verified evacuation orders and find safe shelters and resources.

Share Ground Truth

Upload photos and firsthand updates to support responders and equip our reporters.

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Prepare

All Alerts, One Feed

Stay ahead with power outages, red flag warnings, and anticipated water level changes in one place.

Track Perimeters

Follow fire growth and flood warnings through live satellite imagery and official data.

Join the Watch

Volunteer with Watch Duty

Volunteers play a critical role in how we monitor disasters. Join a team of the best and brightest engineers, reporters, scanners, first responders, retired firefighters, and dispatchers.

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The Standard for Real-Time Intelligence Across Public and Private Sectors
Watch Duty is trusted by first responders, utilities, telecommunications companies and more, providing verified data to keep communities connected and safe. Our nonprofit model ensures transparency, credibility, and sustained impact.
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