Watch Duty app co-founder and CEO John Mills explains how his nonprofit keeps residents informed during wildfires, floods and other natural disasters by consolidating real-time information from radio traffic and public information sources.
Watch Duty focuses on significant fires and was designed to be user-friendly, providing comprehensive information on fires, evacuation routes and air quality.
It does not rely on user-submitted tips but allows users to submit photos for verification.
Five years in, the nonprofit employs more than 30 full-time radio operators and relies on a mix of paid staff and volunteers.
