011: Day 1: KEYNOTE: Embracing Personal Responsibility and Future Thinking with Watch Duty with John Mills

How to Disaster

2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

Episode Description:

“A shared vision of reality where we can all see what's happening allows us all to respond to the same thing accordingly.” —John Mills

Preparing for the future of disasters requires innovative solutions that go beyond traditional approaches. By consolidating critical information and leveraging technology, communities can enhance their resilience and responsiveness when faced with unpredictable challenges. Empowering citizens with real-time, reliable data is key to navigating the complexities of disaster recovery and rebuilding.

John Mills, the CEO and co-founder of Watch Duty, is a visionary leader who has dedicated his career to improving disaster preparedness and response. Drawing from his personal experiences, he has built a nonprofit organization that harnesses the power of technology and human expertise to provide communities with the information they need during times of crisis.

Listen in as John shares how Watch Duty is revolutionizing disaster response by leveraging technology, human expertise, and a commitment to democratizing access to real-time, verified information to empower communities and emergency responders with the critical knowledge they need during times of crisis.

Connect with After The Fire USA:

• Website: https://afterthefireusa.org/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AfterTheFireUSA
• X: https://twitter.com/AfterTheFireUSA
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afterthefireusa/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/atf3r
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuTefxZgWUJkDVoZGZQpxgQ

Highlights:

• 03:34 What is Watch Duty
• 07:50 How Does It Work?
• 11:49 Interpreting Tones
• 16:01 A Bigger Opportunity to Make a Change

👨🏻‍💼Meet John Mills, CEO and Co-Founder of Watch Duty

John Clarke Mills is the CEO and co-founder of Watch Duty, a cutting-edge disaster intelligence platform that provides real-time wildfire tracking and updates. Launched in August 2021, Watch Duty leverages advanced technology to enhance public safety by delivering timely and accurate information to users in fire-prone areas.

With a background in software engineering, John previously co-founded Zenput, a company specializing in operations execution software. His expertise in technology and his commitment to community safety have driven the success of Watch Duty. Under his leadership, the platform has become an essential tool for residents and emergency responders alike, helping to mitigate the impact of wildfires and save lives.

John’s innovative approach and dedication to using technology for the greater good continue to inspire and protect communities vulnerable to natural disasters.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnclarkemills/

Connect with Watch Duty:

• Website: https://www.watchduty.org/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watchdutyapp
• X: https://twitter.com/watchdutyapp
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchdutyapp/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/watch-duty/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@watchdutyapp