OrangeCares: Q1 Recap, $4,222 Donated to Watch Duty to Support Wildfire Alert Expansion

In California, wildfires aren't just a seasonal worry, they're a year-round reality. The recent Palisades and Eaton fires are just the latest reminders of how quickly these disasters can escalate, threatening homes, displacing families, and straining emergency resources.

As a business based in the greater Los Angeles area, we’ve seen how wildfires affect communities around us—friends, customers, and neighboring towns. For our Q1 OrangeCares initiative, we chose to support Watch Duty, a nonprofit that delivers real-time wildfire alerts to help people stay informed and act quickly when it matters most.

Thanks to our customers and partners, we’re proud to announce a $4,222 donation to help expand Watch Duty’s coverage and improve access to life-saving information.

Why Watch Duty?

In early 2025, the Palisades and Eaton fires swept across parts of Los Angeles County—neighborhoods many of us at Orange Aluminum call home. As the fires grew, so did the uncertainty. Updates were inconsistent. Official information lagged. And for families in the path of danger, those delays weren’t just frustrating—they were dangerous.That experience raised a simple but urgent question: How do we make sure people get the right information, fast, when it matters most?

That’s exactly what Watch Duty was built to solve.

By combining local knowledge with real-time data, Watch Duty provides verified wildfire alerts through a free app used by thousands of Californians. Their model is fast, transparent, and built by the very people who understand these disasters best—firefighters, first responders, and technologists.

At Orange Aluminum, we believe responsible businesses pay attention to what’s happening around them—and take action when they can. Choosing to support Watch Duty wasn’t about checking a box. It was about backing a solution we believe in, for a problem we’ve seen with our own eyes.

Powered by Our Customers

Every OrangeCares donation begins with the people who choose to work with us—our customers. Your support allows us to give back in meaningful ways, and this quarter’s $4,222 donation to Watch Duty is a direct result of that relationship.

At Orange Aluminum, we’re constantly striving to grow—not just in what we produce, but in how we show up for the world around us. OrangeCares is one way we turn that mindset into action. By being thoughtful, resourceful, and responsive to the world around us, we can support organizations that are solving real problems in real time.

To everyone who’s purchased from us, partnered with us, or simply believes in what we do: thank you. You aren’t just buying material—you’re fueling impact.

What’s Next

OrangeCares isn’t just a program—it’s a reflection of who we are as a company. Every quarter, we invite our team to nominate causes they care about, and we rally behind the ones that speak to our shared values. That process keeps us agile, responsive, and focused on impact.

As we move into Q2, we remain committed to supporting organizations that protect, uplift, and strengthen the communities we’re connected to—whether that’s down the street or across the state. We’ll continue showing up with care, enthusiasm, and the dependability our partners and customers have come to expect. If you’d like to learn more about Watch Duty—or want to stay better prepared during wildfire season—we encourage you to explore their platform.

For more information on Watch Duty, visit their website.

To learn more about OrangeCares and our charity initiatives, visit our OrangeCares Charities page.