Communication checklist

During an incident, the incident commander should ensure:

• 911 called (if required)
• Code type matches situation (Red vs. Blue)
• Nursery / children accounted for
• Assembly or lockdown areas communicated
• One person on official communication with first responders
• All clear authorized only by IC/backup
• Post-incident debrief scheduled within 72 hours

External messaging

Congregation text, social media, press — only the designated spokesperson:

Role	Name
Spokesperson	[name]

Do not post unverified details during an active incident.

What the horns do vs. what people do

Campus horns (Arnold Alert)	People
Announce Code Red or Blue	Execute evacuation or lockdown
Loop until all clear	Call 911, sweep rooms, count kids
Play Code Green on all clear	Stand down per IC

Horns do not call parents, lock doors, or tell rooms which exit to use — that is in this playbook and classroom handouts.