How the Watch Duty fire app became a go-to resource during LA wildfires
The app saw a surge in users this week with nearly 2 million downloads from Los Angeles area residents, nearly doubling its user base.
As Misinformation on LA Fires Spreads, Residents Turn to Watch Duty App
As winds continue to fan multiple fires across the Los Angeles region, misinformation and unfounded conspiracy theories are spreading on social media. For residents trying to cut through the noise for accurate information, the fire-tracking app Watch Duty has become a popular source.
How Watch Duty became the go-to wildfire app to track L.A. wildfires
Struggling to keep track of fast-moving wildfires and the latest evacuation zones, residents of Los Angeles are rushing to download a free app called Watch Duty. The company said it had gained more than 1.
‘Watch Duty’ Is Saving People From the L.A. Wildfires. Here’s How the App Actually Works
The app is run by a nonprofit nominally based in Sonoma County, but is staffed by a dozen employees and hundreds of volunteers scattered around the world. It maps wildfire boundaries in real time, alongside evacuation orders and warnings,
With L.A. on alert, wildfire app Watch Duty adds 600,000 users overnight
With the explosion of fires across the L.A. area, tracking app Watch Duty, which has 7.2 million active users annually, told The Times it counted 600,000 new sign-ups in the last 24 hours.
Los Angeles residents turn to Watch Duty app for rapid wildfire updates
Los Angeles residents are turning to a free nonprofit-run app called Watch Duty to help them navigate the chaos caused by the catastrophic fires ravaging the area.
Amid LA Fires, the Watch Duty App Provides Timely Info on Wildfire Conditions
Volunteers help source information to the service, which gives updates on wildfires and sends out alerts on threats to life and property.
This App Is Saving People's Lives In The LA Fires — And It Might Help Yours, Too
If these volunteers, called reporters, believe there is “a threat to life or property,” the app will send an alert to people in that area. People who are affected will continue to receive notifications about that fire until the danger has passed.
Watch Duty App Provides Wildfire Updates and Evacuation Mandates for LA Residents
Watch Duty jumped to No. 1 on Apple's App Store since the fires began Tuesday afternoon The post Watch Duty App Provides Wildfire Updates and Evacuation Mandates for LA Residents appeared first on TheWrap.
What is Watch Duty, the free app helping users track the wildfires in Los Angeles?
Watch Duty was launched by John Mills, who identified a critical gap in accessing reliable, centralised information about the wildfires that year.
LA residents turn to apps like Watch Duty and social media to track wildfire information
People are turning to online resources and smartphone app communities such as Watch Duty or Ring's "Neighbors" forum for wildfire updates.
This free app lets you track the Los Angeles wildfires with real-time updates
Watch Duty provides critical real-time updates on the Los Angeles wildfires, including live maps, evacuation warnings, and ...
‘LA Strong' logo and custom shirts unveiled to aid Los Angeles wildfire recovery efforts
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