Wildfires don’t wait. And when they hit, minutes matter. Many of my friends in southern California have experienced this in January 2025 and their lives have forever changed.

I’m fundraising to support Watch Duty, a nonprofit that provides real-time, life-saving wildfire alerts and information — free to the public. When fires break out, Watch Duty helps families know when to evacuate, where the fire is actually moving, and how to stay safe. In moments of chaos, they deliver clarity.

Fire seasons are getting longer and more intense, and millions of people rely on Watch Duty during emergencies. They operate leanly, powered by volunteers and a small team working around the clock to verify and share critical updates.

If you’ve ever worried about loved ones in a fire zone, packed a go-bag, or watched smoke rise in the distance, you know how important trusted information is to protect homes, pets, communities, and lives.

Please join me in supporting Watch Duty. Every donation helps keep their alerts free, fast, and accurate when people need them most.

Let’s help protect communities before the next fire starts.