The code 7700 is a general emergency signal for aircraft. Code Adam This is an alert for a missing child that’s used in many public locations like malls, hospitals, supermarkets, and museums.

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Flight attendants use specific words and phrases to indicate emergencies -- ranging from hijackings to missing children -- sans frightening passengers.

NORFOLK, Va. — This week the Federal Communications Commission approved a new alert system code for missing and endangered people who do not fit the criteria for an Amber Alert or Silver Alert ...

ARLINGTON COUNTY, Va. (7News) — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) established a new alert code Wednesday for missing or endangered people in Tribal communities. Officials said the new ...