Watch Duty
@watchduty.org
Watch Duty, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, alerts you of nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts in real-time.
"They want to be helpers too" 💛
January 16, 2026 at 5:51 PM
"They want to be helpers too" 💛
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and John Mills, co-founder and CEO of Watch Duty, spent time in local Santa Barbara fire stations seeing the realities that go into emergency response: checking out brush trucks and rescue ATVs, as well as thermal search-and-rescue drones.
January 15, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and John Mills, co-founder and CEO of Watch Duty, spent time in local Santa Barbara fire stations seeing the realities that go into emergency response: checking out brush trucks and rescue ATVs, as well as thermal search-and-rescue drones.
“Information gets cut off so quickly in a disaster… someone shared with us this app, Watch Duty, and we were all glued to it, because it had the most up-to-date info.” Hear more on Mike's experience & lessons learned: NYT Wirecutter Show Podcast 'The True Cost of Recovering From the LA Wildfires'
January 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM
“Information gets cut off so quickly in a disaster… someone shared with us this app, Watch Duty, and we were all glued to it, because it had the most up-to-date info.” Hear more on Mike's experience & lessons learned: NYT Wirecutter Show Podcast 'The True Cost of Recovering From the LA Wildfires'
Knowing your family has critical safety information changes everything. Stephan shares his experience as a firefighter and how Watch Duty helps protect his family—and every family—when it matters most.
January 14, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Knowing your family has critical safety information changes everything. Stephan shares his experience as a firefighter and how Watch Duty helps protect his family—and every family—when it matters most.
Today marks one year since the LA wildfires, a moment that resonated far beyond California. From the first alert to the long journey to rebuild, we'll be there to continue to support our neighbors. #LAStrong 💛
January 7, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Today marks one year since the LA wildfires, a moment that resonated far beyond California. From the first alert to the long journey to rebuild, we'll be there to continue to support our neighbors. #LAStrong 💛
Here's what the latest collaboration from Ring & Watch Duty will include:
January 6, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Here's what the latest collaboration from Ring & Watch Duty will include:
At all hours of the day and night, our team is showing up for their neighbors- whether that means next door or thousands of miles away. 💛
January 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM
At all hours of the day and night, our team is showing up for their neighbors- whether that means next door or thousands of miles away. 💛
In disaster and emergency response work, the pressure doesn’t stop when the flames go out or the alerts end. Watch Duty has partnered with BetterHelp to provide free, unlimited mental health services for every employee AND volunteer on our team.
January 1, 2026 at 9:15 PM
In disaster and emergency response work, the pressure doesn’t stop when the flames go out or the alerts end. Watch Duty has partnered with BetterHelp to provide free, unlimited mental health services for every employee AND volunteer on our team.
Every time a Watch Duty alert goes out, there are real people on the other side:
"It empowers people to make decisions"
"It's not a tech platform, it's a people platform"
"This is accessible to EVERYBODY"
Thank you, Watch Duty community. Your support allow us to be a lifeline for millions of people.
"It empowers people to make decisions"
"It's not a tech platform, it's a people platform"
"This is accessible to EVERYBODY"
Thank you, Watch Duty community. Your support allow us to be a lifeline for millions of people.
December 31, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Every time a Watch Duty alert goes out, there are real people on the other side:
"It empowers people to make decisions"
"It's not a tech platform, it's a people platform"
"This is accessible to EVERYBODY"
Thank you, Watch Duty community. Your support allow us to be a lifeline for millions of people.
"It empowers people to make decisions"
"It's not a tech platform, it's a people platform"
"This is accessible to EVERYBODY"
Thank you, Watch Duty community. Your support allow us to be a lifeline for millions of people.
A huge year by any measure:
➡️ 16 million+ people reached with Watch Duty alerts
➡️ 16 million+ people reached with Watch Duty alerts
December 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A huge year by any measure:
➡️ 16 million+ people reached with Watch Duty alerts
➡️ 16 million+ people reached with Watch Duty alerts
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Direct Relief and @watchduty.org partner to expand access to real-time emergency information, helping communities find care and critical resources during disasters.
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Direct Relief and Watch Duty Partner on Expanding Access to Emergency Information
Direct Relief today announced a new partnership with Watch Duty, a nonprofit emergency alerting platform delivering real-time, life-saving information during wildfires and other disasters. The coll…
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December 23, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Direct Relief and @watchduty.org partner to expand access to real-time emergency information, helping communities find care and critical resources during disasters.
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bit.ly/3MS7uX1
When you take a filming break from interviewing fire survivors to give a Watch Duty tutorial…
December 26, 2025 at 9:45 PM
When you take a filming break from interviewing fire survivors to give a Watch Duty tutorial…
Annie knows first-hand that you can be looking at an apocalyptic scene, right in your neighbor's yard, and still not be able to process that your home is at risk. Nobody should have to rely on looking and guessing - you deserve clear, tangible information to make the right safety decisions.
December 22, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Annie knows first-hand that you can be looking at an apocalyptic scene, right in your neighbor's yard, and still not be able to process that your home is at risk. Nobody should have to rely on looking and guessing - you deserve clear, tangible information to make the right safety decisions.
You said it better than we can - Watch Duty is now in all 50 states, here's what our users have to say:
December 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
You said it better than we can - Watch Duty is now in all 50 states, here's what our users have to say:
Dealing with the 'noise' of social media and messages is making emergencies harder for everyone - even firefighters. We're taking the guesswork out and digesting information for you.
December 18, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Dealing with the 'noise' of social media and messages is making emergencies harder for everyone - even firefighters. We're taking the guesswork out and digesting information for you.
29 million U.S. households will face power outages next year, most lasting more than six hours. When the power goes out, communication breaks down and information becomes scattered.
Watch Duty now helps close those gaps with free, nationwide power outage monitoring and alerts...
Watch Duty now helps close those gaps with free, nationwide power outage monitoring and alerts...
December 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM
29 million U.S. households will face power outages next year, most lasting more than six hours. When the power goes out, communication breaks down and information becomes scattered.
Watch Duty now helps close those gaps with free, nationwide power outage monitoring and alerts...
Watch Duty now helps close those gaps with free, nationwide power outage monitoring and alerts...
What is a Watch Duty 'reporter'? It's the real humans immersing themselves in every possible source to understand how a fire is evolving. Our team is made up of active and retired wildland firefighters, dispatchers, first responders, and reporters, digesting everything...
December 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
What is a Watch Duty 'reporter'? It's the real humans immersing themselves in every possible source to understand how a fire is evolving. Our team is made up of active and retired wildland firefighters, dispatchers, first responders, and reporters, digesting everything...
Imagine the feeling of looking out the window, thinking you smell incense, and seeing your neighbor's house on fire. Here's Steve's story and how Watch Duty is changing this experience for millions of people.
December 11, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Imagine the feeling of looking out the window, thinking you smell incense, and seeing your neighbor's house on fire. Here's Steve's story and how Watch Duty is changing this experience for millions of people.
Whoa - we are speechless to have Cofounder and CEO John Clarke Mills included in this year's Top 10 Essential @ted.com Talks!
This one is for the folks who don't take 'no' for an answer when lives are at stake.
Watch the Top 10 at www.ted.com/playlists/89...
This one is for the folks who don't take 'no' for an answer when lives are at stake.
Watch the Top 10 at www.ted.com/playlists/89...
December 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Whoa - we are speechless to have Cofounder and CEO John Clarke Mills included in this year's Top 10 Essential @ted.com Talks!
This one is for the folks who don't take 'no' for an answer when lives are at stake.
Watch the Top 10 at www.ted.com/playlists/89...
This one is for the folks who don't take 'no' for an answer when lives are at stake.
Watch the Top 10 at www.ted.com/playlists/89...
When the Tubbs Fire ripped through Rich's neighborhood in 2017, it quickly became one of the most destructive in California history. Rich's neighbor Joan was in her bed. She didn't hear the sirens, and she didn't receive an alert.
December 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM
When the Tubbs Fire ripped through Rich's neighborhood in 2017, it quickly became one of the most destructive in California history. Rich's neighbor Joan was in her bed. She didn't hear the sirens, and she didn't receive an alert.
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If you live in a fire prone area of the US, i would recommend downloading this app to stay current during fire incidents & fire season. Its a great app, even in the free version.
“We’re transforming how disaster information is shared by putting people first, not profit. Expanding Watch Duty nationwide ensures no one faces disaster in the dark” - John Mills, Co-Founder & CEO
Watch Duty is a nonprofit organization. We’re supported by donors both big and small whether it’s...
Watch Duty is a nonprofit organization. We’re supported by donors both big and small whether it’s...
December 8, 2025 at 9:32 PM
If you live in a fire prone area of the US, i would recommend downloading this app to stay current during fire incidents & fire season. Its a great app, even in the free version.
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This is how we stay ahead of fires in our area, and they just expanded their coverage to nationwide. I'm so excited to hear more people will have access.
“We’re transforming how disaster information is shared by putting people first, not profit. Expanding Watch Duty nationwide ensures no one faces disaster in the dark” - John Mills, Co-Founder & CEO
Watch Duty is a nonprofit organization. We’re supported by donors both big and small whether it’s...
Watch Duty is a nonprofit organization. We’re supported by donors both big and small whether it’s...
December 9, 2025 at 5:54 AM
This is how we stay ahead of fires in our area, and they just expanded their coverage to nationwide. I'm so excited to hear more people will have access.
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Very uplifting 5 min. TED talk!
You can watch the full @ted.com talk here: go.ted.com/johnmills
How we built Watch Duty, the lifesaving wildfire alert app
After finding himself alone in an unreported wildfire in the woodlands of California, John Mills decided to take matters into his own hands. Hear the incredible story of how he rallied fire survivors ...
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December 5, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Very uplifting 5 min. TED talk!
“We’re transforming how disaster information is shared by putting people first, not profit. Expanding Watch Duty nationwide ensures no one faces disaster in the dark” - John Mills, Co-Founder & CEO
Watch Duty is a nonprofit organization. We’re supported by donors both big and small whether it’s...
Watch Duty is a nonprofit organization. We’re supported by donors both big and small whether it’s...
December 8, 2025 at 7:04 PM
“We’re transforming how disaster information is shared by putting people first, not profit. Expanding Watch Duty nationwide ensures no one faces disaster in the dark” - John Mills, Co-Founder & CEO
Watch Duty is a nonprofit organization. We’re supported by donors both big and small whether it’s...
Watch Duty is a nonprofit organization. We’re supported by donors both big and small whether it’s...
When fires started spreading in Jennifer’s community, misinformation ran wild. She’d stay up all night trying to triangulate official sources against Facebook posts. When Watch Duty launched, we took the burden off her plate and her nervous system could finally rest.
December 5, 2025 at 8:07 PM
When fires started spreading in Jennifer’s community, misinformation ran wild. She’d stay up all night trying to triangulate official sources against Facebook posts. When Watch Duty launched, we took the burden off her plate and her nervous system could finally rest.