The Watch Duty app, founded by John Clarke Mills, responds to the urgent need for reliable information during California's wildfire crises. After experiencing ineffective communication during evacuations, Mills created the app to connect citizen reporters who monitor first-responder radio traffic with the community. This nonprofit app has organized fragmented information into a cohesive network, providing timely updates to those affected by wildfires, thus enhancing emergency preparedness and response.
I experienced a bunch of fires where there was just no reliable information,
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