When wildfire strikes, Watch Duty aims to give Oregonians information before it’s too late

Miranda Schwegler, Regional Captain for Watch Duty, works at her computer with the Watch Duty interface visible, offering a look at her role during an active shift. – Watch Duty photos

As wildfires continue in Oregon, the Watch Duty app provides real-time updates on active fires, evacuation risks, and emergency information nationwide.

The Watch Duty website says the nonprofit’s mission is to “provide verified, easy-to-understand disaster intelligence in real time.” The platform offers updates on wildfires and floods, live maps, field reports, and alerts when there are threats.

Liz Caselli-Mechael, Watch Duty’s chief communications officer, said the organization began five years ago after CEO and Co-founder…

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