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GDACS: UN and EU alerts for earthquakes, cyclones, floods and volcanoes. Watch Duty: Wildfire alerts and maps for the western United States.

GDACSWatch Duty
CategoryEarthquake, Fire & Disaster MapsEarthquake, Fire & Disaster Maps
CoverageWorldwideWestern United States
UpdatesLive / real timeLive / real time
Data sourceGlobal hazard models and monitoring systemsOfficial sources, scanners, cameras and satellite data
Made byUnited Nations and European CommissionWatch Duty
PriceFreeFree; optional paid membership
AccountNo account neededNo account needed
On phonesWorks well on phonesPhone app available
Map viewFlat mapFlat map
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What you can do with GDACS

  • Live alerts for major disasters
  • Impact estimates
  • Map of current events

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What you can do with Watch Duty

  • Active fire maps with perimeters
  • Evacuation zones
  • Push alerts for your area
  • Air quality and wind layers

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