What information is primarily found in the Orange Section of the ERG?

The Orange Section of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) is specifically designed to provide guide pages that contain critical information for first responders dealing with hazardous materials incidents. These guide pages offer detailed instructions on how to safely manage a given substance, including targeted emergency actions, potential hazards, and information on protective measures.

When responding to an incident involving hazardous materials, it's essential for responders to quickly access information that can inform their approach to containment, evacuation, and the application of appropriate mitigation strategies. The guide pages in this section are organized around the hazards associated with specific substances, allowing firefighters and other first responders to take actions that minimize risk to themselves, the public, and the environment.

This focus on guidance for emergency actions differentiates the Orange Section from other sections of the ERG, which may contain other types of crucial information, such as UN ID numbers, chemical names, or evacuation distances, but do not provide the same level of operational guidance found in the guide pages.