The Watch Duty alert gave us the extra 30 minutes we needed to pack up and evacuate calmly. It made all the difference.
Resident, Paradise, CA
Knowing the perimeter was verified by Watch Duty allowed us to stay informed without panicking. Trustworthy information is invaluable.
Homeowner, Sonoma County
As a first responder, I rely on Watch Duty's accuracy. It helps us coordinate and keep communities safe.
Fire Captain, California
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Sherwood Forestry Service, Inc. operates Watch Duty as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We are funded entirely by community support, ensuring unbiased and accessible public safety information.
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Critical safety data is delivered without commercial bias or paywalls, accessible to everyone when it matters most.
Your contributions directly fund dispatch monitoring hardware, satellite feeds, and the team that verifies every alert.
Our dedicated team monitors official sources 24/7, cross-referencing data to provide human-verified situational awareness.
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Your support ensures Watch Duty can continue to provide essential, real-time emergency intelligence to communities and first responders across California.