Which color is associated with the Cold Zone status?

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Which color is associated with the Cold Zone status?

Color-coding zones around an incident communicates risk level and access rules. The Cold Zone is the safe area outside the immediate hazard where staging, medical care, and incident command operate with standard precautions. Green is used to mark this zone because it signals safety and a controllable environment free from active contamination. The red zone marks the Hot Zone with active danger, and the yellow (or orange) zone marks the Warm Zone, a transitional area where decontamination and PPE changes occur. This color system helps responders quickly orient themselves and maintain safety.

Color-coding zones around an incident communicates risk level and access rules. The Cold Zone is the safe area outside the immediate hazard where staging, medical care, and incident command operate with standard precautions. Green is used to mark this zone because it signals safety and a controllable environment free from active contamination. The red zone marks the Hot Zone with active danger, and the yellow (or orange) zone marks the Warm Zone, a transitional area where decontamination and PPE changes occur. This color system helps responders quickly orient themselves and maintain safety.

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