Phys.org14d
The new app that is an essential tool for tracking California wildfires
An app built on an off-the-grid ... the fire is extinguished or no longer a threat. "I almost guarantee you Watch Duty can provide you notification prior to the government," said Sonoma County ...
Marin Independent Journal14d
North Bay coder offers tool for tracking California wildfires
An app built on an off-the-grid ... fire is extinguished or no longer a threat. “I almost guarantee you Watch Duty can provide you notification prior to the government,” Northern Sonoma County ...
App Provides Essential Tool for Tracking California Wildfires
An app built on a ranch in rural Sonoma County, supported by solar panels, satellite Internet and a small nonprofit team, is a critical tech hub for free and reliable info about the Los Angeles fires.
‘Watch Duty’ Is Saving People From the L.A. Wildfires. Here’s How the App Actually Works
Victims, first responders and volunteers are sharing their experiences on social media.
KCRW5d
Is the ash and residue from the recent fires a danger to the fruits and vegetables in your garden?
How far from the centers of the fire were you gathering samples? Yeah, we collected samples from across Sonoma County, and we did map out how close the samples were to the fire perimeter. It's a good ...
Rolling Stone20d
‘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 ... around the world. It maps wildfire boundaries in real time, alongside evacuation orders and warnings, fire weather advisories ...