“Code Adam” Causes Panic at Walmart… Here’s What Happened!

Yesterday I was at Walmart with my son. We were looking at Bluey toys when suddenly over the intercom we hear the words "CODE ADAM!" After 'Code Adam', the words "Male, five foot, brown hair, brown eyes, wearing a black shirt and black pants." I wasn't exactly sure what that meant. My mind started to spiral. Is it a missing child? Is it a shoplifter? Is it a deranged lunatic with a gun? What does "Code Adam" mean, and why didn't they reassure us that everything was okay?

WALMART CODES:

CODE BROWN:

If you hear "Code Brown" over the intercom, you want to leave the store as quickly as possible, as that means there is an ACTIVE SHOOTER situation happening.

CODE GREEN:

Code Green is also a scary situation, as it means there is an active HOSTAGE SITUATION taking place.

CODE BLUE:

Another code that if you hear, you'll want to leave as soon as possible is a Code Blue. A Code Blue is a POSSIBLE BOMB inside or around the building. Leave immediately.

CODE WHITE:

A Code White doesn't mean you need to immediately leave the store, as it means there has been an ACCIDENT or INJURY inside the store.

CODE RED:

A Code Red will be followed by a number. That number will represent what aisle the emergency is on. Code Red is a fire inside the store, so if you hear "CODE RED K13" Then obviously there has been a fire reported on aisle K13.

CODE ORANGE:

A Code Orange represents a chemical spill that has happened somewhere in the store. If you ever encounter a Code Orange, obviously it's best to stay away and let professionals attempt to clean up the spill.

CODE BLACK:

If you hear a CODE BLACK, you may actually want to stay INSIDE the store. A Code Black means there is bad weather in the area. You may want to find somewhere safe inside the store based on the type of weather.

CODE ADAM:

Finally, the code I heard with my son... Code Adam! This code is scary for parents, as a Code Adam means there is a missing child somewhere in the store. That keeps employees on watch for that child, especially around the exits making sure that the child doesn't leave on their own, or with someone that shouldn't be taking the child.

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