Code Red/Code Blue

Code Red

  • Announcement by administration activates CODE RED
  • Direct staff and students from hallway to nearest securable location
  • Secure interior doors
  • Cover door window
  • Close blinds
  • Turn off lights
  • Maintain silence
  • Take attendance when safe to do so
  • Ignore alarms and bells
  • Wait for further instructions from Montgomery County Emergency Services / MCPS / Administration


Code Blue

  • Administration activates CODE BLUE
  • Students/staff/visitors must be accounted for and under supervision
  • Staff documents attendance
  • Classroom instruction continues
  • Hall passes may be restricted
  • Administration will direct class changes
  • Wait for further instructions from Montgomery County Emergency Services / MCPS / Administration