A wildfire can change direction in minutes. If flames threaten your community, your phone could be one of your most important tools, but only if you download the right apps before an evacuation begins.
Watch Duty, FEMA, CAL FIRE, ALERTCalifornia, and AirNow can help you track fires, receive emergency warnings, check evacuation information, and monitor dangerous smoke. The key is setting them up now, not when the sky turns orange.
This video showcases five free apps every wildfire-prone Californian should have, plus bonus tools for road closures, power shutoffs, and county alerts. Download them today, turn on notifications, and make sure your family is ready to move.
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apps Californians should download now
