Run as fast as you can if you ever hear these secret codes at Walmart's across New York State.

You should always pay attention when shopping inside a store.

Have you ever been inside store and ignored an employee speak in the loud speaker. It's probably common to get invested in your day and try to ignore what's going on.

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Mostly, the announcements are unimportant. Like, for instance, "clean-up on aisle 5."

Run As Fast As You Can If You Hear This Code At Walmart

Here's why it's important to listen to those announcements. It could save your life.

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Of course, let's hope you never hear this when your shopping at Walmart. But, if you're shopping at one of the nearly 100 Walmart locations across New York State and hear "Code Brown" you should run away.

What Does Code Brown Mean At Walmart

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"Code Brown" is one of the most important, if not most important, code you can hear.

Code Brown means there's an act of violence inside store. Employees revealed code brown indicates there's an active shooter on the premises and you should flee the store right away.

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Here's What Each Walmart Emergency Code Means

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Code Brown isn't the only secret code you should listen out for. Below are what all the secret codes mean at Walmart.

Here's What Each Walmart Emergency Color Code Means

Some Walmart intercom codes involve the use of different colors. Each color is linked to a particular event or situation occurring in the store.

The significance of these color-coded alerts can range from relatively significant incidents to potentially critical, life-threatening situations. Understanding what these codes imply is crucial for Walmart employees. This understanding ensures they can promptly take required safety steps as and when necessary.

Hopefully, you'll never hear these codes announced at Walmart, but if you do, at least you'll know what they mean, and how you should act accordingly.

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