HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-12 Toxic Gas Threat Levels -- Color Codes
TOXIC GAS EXPOSURE POLICY
Color Code Health Effect Response
· Highly sensitive individuals may be · Sensitive individuals should take
affected at lower concentrations actions to avoid exposure
BLUE
· Little or no risk to healthy individuals · Non-effected individuals should
always be on alert for changing
conditions
· Sensitive individuals with respiratory · Avoid outdoor activities that cause
problems may experience health heavy breathing or breathing through
effects and should take precautions the mouth
to include leaving the area.
· Minimize all physical activities
ORANGE
· The general public may experience
· Take actions to limit exposure by
minor respiratory issues and should
leaving area or going indoors
be on the alert while minimizing
exposure
· Severe conditions may exist such as · Take actions necessary to limit
chocking, inability to breathe that further exposure
RED
affects entire exposed population (Leave Area and Remain Indoors)
· Immediate Danger to Health · Prepare for possible Evacuation
· Seek medical attention if severely
affected