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Watch Duty

Watch Duty

NonprofitSanta Rosa, CA

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Mission

When catastrophic fire or flooding strikes, official alerts often arrive too late—after homes are burning and towns are underwater. Watch Duty fixes that. We deliver real-time wildfire and flood alerts and on-the-ground intelligence from first responders, such as how fast a fire is moving, which direction, when it crosses containment lines. That insights gives millions of Americans the information they need to act. Built by and for people who live under disaster threat, we're here to give every family and first responder the information they deserve: fast, clear, and verified.
    Hi, I’m Jen Du. For my birthday this year I decided to do something that matters beyond candles and cards. I volunteer with Watch Duty and I’ve seen how precious seconds can be when a wildfire or flood threatens a neighborhood. I want to turn my celebration into support for a team that delivers real-time alerts families and first responders can trust. Watch Duty gets critical information out faster than traditional channels—how fast a fire is moving, which way it is heading, and when it crosses containment lines. When official alerts arrive too late, that information can mean the difference between getting out safely and being caught off guard. My fundraiser helps keep those alerts running 24/7 so more people get the early warning they need. With your help, Watch Duty can expand coverage to more at-risk areas, provide clearer updates as conditions change, and keep tools free and accessible to everyone who needs them. Your donation supports the people monitoring incidents around the clock and the technology that delivers verified, actionable intelligence when every second matters. Please join me in supporting Watch Duty for my birthday. Your gift will help families and frontline responders act sooner and stay safer when disaster strikes.
    My name is Mahen M. I was directly impacted by wildfires. I remember the confusion, the sirens, the moments when we were waiting for answers that never came fast enough. Those hours changed how I see every alert and every second of warning as something that can mean the difference between safety and loss. I am fundraising for Watch Duty because they fix the thing that failed me: timely, clear, and verified alerts when disasters move faster than official systems. Watch Duty delivers real-time wildfire and flood updates, gives on-the-ground intelligence from first responders, and tells people how fast a fire is moving and which direction it is headed. That kind of information helps families and responders get out of harm’s way sooner. Funds raised through this campaign support 24/7 incident monitoring, clearer updates as conditions change, and the tools that help firefighters, first responders, and communities stay informed during rapidly evolving emergencies. By expanding coverage to more at-risk areas and keeping alerts free and accessible, Watch Duty helps people act earlier and stay safer. Please join me in supporting Watch Duty. Your gift will help deliver the fast, life-saving alerts that communities need. Donate now to help alert the next family before it is too late.
    My name is Arijeet Chakraborty, and I support Watch Duty because seconds matter when wildfire and flood strike. I have seen how official alerts can arrive too late, leaving families and first responders racing to catch up. Watch Duty changes that by providing real-time, verified alerts and on-the-ground intelligence that tell people how fast a fire is moving, which direction it is headed, and when containment lines are breached. This campaign helps Watch Duty keep those life-saving alerts running around the clock. Donations support 24/7 incident monitoring, clearer updates as conditions change, and tools that put timely information directly into the hands of firefighters, emergency crews, and everyday people in at-risk communities. Expanding coverage means more towns and neighborhoods get the warning time they need to act. I believe every family deserves fast, clear, and reliable information in an emergency. By supporting this effort, you help keep alerts free and accessible so people can make safer choices sooner. Please join me in funding Watch Duty so fewer communities are caught unaware and more people get the chance to protect what matters most. Please donate now to help deliver faster alerts and give communities the time they need to stay safe.
    I’m Mahendra Mangaldin. Wildfires have touched my life in ways I never expected, and I know how quickly a normal day can become a scramble to keep loved ones and neighbors safe. After living through that fear, I want to help make sure no one else has to wait for crucial information when seconds count. That is why I am raising support for Watch Duty. They deliver real-time wildfire and flood alerts and on-the-ground intelligence from first responders so people know not just that danger exists, but how it is moving and what to do. The difference between an alert that arrives early and one that comes too late can be everything. Watch Duty gives families and firefighters the clear, verified updates they need to act faster. Your support keeps 24/7 incident monitoring running, helps provide clearer updates as conditions change, and expands coverage to more at-risk communities. It also helps keep alerts free and accessible so everyone, regardless of income or location, can get life-saving information when disaster threatens. Please join me in supporting Watch Duty. Your donation helps deliver faster alerts and better information to the people who need it most. Give now to help communities act sooner and stay safer.
    Hi, I'm Jeffrey Luong. I'm reaching out to you because together, we can make a difference in our communities facing the threat of wildfires. Our campaign supports Watch Duty, a dedicated nonprofit that provides fast, real-time wildfire alerts when every second counts. Your contributions will help us maintain 24/7 incident monitoring, ensuring that our alerts are timely and accurate as conditions evolve. Watch Duty is powered by real people—active and retired firefighters, dispatchers, and first responders—who work tirelessly to keep us informed during emergencies. By expanding our coverage to more at-risk areas, we can ensure that alerts remain free and accessible for everyone. Join us in our mission to help communities stay safe and act sooner during wildfires. Your support is crucial in making this possible, and we are deeply grateful for any help you can provide.
    I'm Char de Wolfe, and like many of my friends, I've seen the devastating impact of the LA wildfires. It's personal for me, and I know we can do better to keep our communities safe. That's why I'm raising funds for Watch Duty, a nonprofit dedicated to providing fast, real-time wildfire alerts when every second counts. The mission of this campaign is to empower Watch Duty to deliver essential information during wildfires. Your support will help fund 24/7 incident monitoring and provide clearer updates as conditions change. This ensures that firefighters, first responders, and community members are informed and can act swiftly in emergencies. By expanding coverage to more at-risk areas, we can help ensure alerts remain free and accessible to everyone. Together, we can make a difference and keep our loved ones safer during wildfire season. Thank you for your support in this vital cause.

Watch Duty is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 871454433. Donations are tax-deductible. Select content is provided by Candid.