Learn what each zone status and color means for your location.
California and Colorado Statuses
Status | Color | Description | |
EVACUATION ORDER |
Red |
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Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to leave now. The area is lawfully closed to public access. |
EVACUATION WARNING |
Yellow |
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Potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now. |
SHELTER IN PLACE |
Purple |
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Go indoors. Shut and lock doors and windows. Prepare to self-sustain until further notice and/or contacted by emergency personnel for additional direction. |
ADVISORY |
Blue |
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Be on alert and follow county recommendations. |
EVACUATION ORDER LIFTED |
Light Green |
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It is now safe to return to your home. Be aware of your surroundings. |
NORMAL |
White |
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No current knowledge of active public safety incidents affecting your area. |
TRAINING |
Dark Green |
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Emergency personnel training. No response necessary from residents. (Can also be used for virtual evacuations, such as when testing the Community Warning Systems.) |
Oregon Statuses
Status | Color | Description | |
EVACUATION LEVEL 1: BE READY | Light Green | ![]() |
Prepare to evacuate, and have your plan and go-kit ready. Seniors and people with disabilities should take action. |
EVACUATION LEVEL 2: BE SET | Yellow | ![]() |
Be set to evacuate at a moment’s notice. You are in high danger in your area so follow your evacuation plan and relocate to a safe place. |
EVACUATION LEVEL 3: GO NOW | Red | ![]() |
LEAVE IMMEDIATELY without delay! There is imminent danger in your area and it is unsafe to stay. |
SHELTER IN PLACE |
Purple |
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Go indoors. Shut and lock doors and windows. Prepare to self-sustain until further notice and/or contacted by emergency personnel for additional direction. |
NORMAL |
White |
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No current knowledge of active public safety incidents affecting your area. |
TRAINING |
Dark Green |
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Emergency personnel training. No response necessary from residents. (Can also be used for virtual evacuations, such as when testing the Community Warning Systems.) |