To be honest, I’ve never really paid attention to the codes announced over the Walmart intercom. But that’s about to change.
Common Cents Mom published an article explaining what each code means. In many cases, the average customer doesn’t need to worry about the code.
The different numbers, colors, and letters used are a way for employees to communicate with each other about everything from new sales to break times to liquid spills to more serious security-related issues. In this article, we will highlight the important points that shoppers should keep in mind.
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People have been going crazy since time immemorial, and the madness has only accelerated in recent decades. And this craziness often happens in public places like shopping malls and big box stores.
Walmart is one of the most well-known big box stores, so most people visit there often. I find myself there at least once a week.
If you are, know that if you hear any of the following codes, you need to evacuate the building immediately.
code red – This code means there is a fire in the store. The code is usually followed by a number indicating the area of the store where the fire occurred.
code blue – This code is announced when there is a potential explosion threat at the store.
Code brown – This code is issued when the shooter is on the premises. If you are not near an exit, please follow the instructions of the employee and remain calm.
Hopefully, we will never hear such codes again in our lifetimes. But if it does, we know it’s time to get out of the building.
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