I don't think people realize it's not just warning you that there's a fire nearby. Gives you evacuation zones, how to look up your zone, (and everyone should already know their zone.) Gives you evacuation center addresses, (for people, as well as for large animals,) keeps you updated on the progression of a fire. The benefits of this app are incredible.
And if you donate, which is $5 or more, you get additional layers of info, and you can follow more than just your local area.
I live in a high fire prone area. Only one road to get in or out. It used to be when I heard a plane going over low and slow, (Cal Fire,) I ran outside and did a 360, to see if I could see smoke or flames. Now the Watch Duty app tells me what's happening before I even hear planes.
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