Zone Status and Color Meaning – PROTECT

Learn what each zone status and color means for your location.

See the tables below for the descriptions of each status in Genasys Protect. They can also be viewed in the legend available on the website or in the app (accessible using the Legend icon in the bottom left corner of the map at protect.genasys.com or in the bottom left corner of the Map section in the Genasys Protect app).

California and Colorado Statuses

Status	Color		Description
EVACUATION ORDER	Red		Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to leave now. The area is lawfully closed to public access.
EVACUATION WARNING	Yellow		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		Go indoors. Shut and lock doors and windows. Be prepared to self-sustain until further notice and/or contacted by emergency personnel for additional direction.
ADVISORY	Blue		Be on alert and follow county recommendations.
EVACUATION ORDER LIFTED	Light Green		It is now safe to return to your home. Be aware of your surroundings.
NORMAL	White		No current knowledge of active public safety incidents affecting your area.
TRAINING	Dark Green		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

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		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		No current knowledge of active public safety incidents affecting your area.
TRAINING	Dark Green		Emergency personnel training. No response necessary from residents. (Can also be used for virtual evacuations, such as when testing the Community Warning Systems.)