Shoot-Day Check-In System with Call and Text Thresholds

Define what “reliable contact” means

Team members and clients do not miss events; they miss context. A check-in system gives everyone a clear contact ladder.

Contact ladder

• Primary update: message.
• If no response after target window: second confirm message with deadline.
• If still no response: one short escalation call.

That keeps urgency real without becoming intrusive.

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