What does code Brown mean?

What does code Brown mean?

• A. Bomb threat
• B. Fire alarm
• C. Medical emergency
• D. Power outage

Answer: (A)

Color-coded emergencies are used to communicate quickly what kind of incident is happening. In this system, the color brown is assigned to a bomb threat. So when you hear or see a Code Brown, the immediate expectation is to escalate to campus security/public safety and follow the facility’s bomb-threat procedures. That typically means notifying security right away, securing the area as directed, and either evacuating or sheltering in place depending on the guidance from authorities. Always follow the local policy, as color meanings can vary by campus. The other common codes you might hear map to different emergencies (fire alarm, medical emergency, power outage), but brown specifically indicates a bomb threat in this context.

Color-coded emergencies are used to communicate quickly what kind of incident is happening. In this system, the color brown is assigned to a bomb threat. So when you hear or see a Code Brown, the immediate expectation is to escalate to campus security/public safety and follow the facility’s bomb-threat procedures. That typically means notifying security right away, securing the area as directed, and either evacuating or sheltering in place depending on the guidance from authorities. Always follow the local policy, as color meanings can vary by campus. The other common codes you might hear map to different emergencies (fire alarm, medical emergency, power outage), but brown specifically indicates a bomb threat in this context.