Safety, Security & First-Aid

This form is activated due to an emergency situation at Destination Showcase.

PCMA Contacts in Case of Emergency/Crisis:

Tonya Almond – Mobile Phone: 1-312-656-5161

The safety and security of participants and staff is the first priority of PCMA and Destinations International.

Medical/Emergency Instructions:

For non-emergencies: attendees are welcome to go to our First Aid Office located in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center near Hall A (follow the directional signage).

For medical emergencies: attendees can find a house phone and dial x3333. From a cell phone, attendees can dial 202-249-3333. This will get you directly to the in-house Security Control Room where you can dispatch an EMT or call for an ambulance. This will also alert our in-house security and traffic team so they can help direct medical services to the correct location.

If the attendee has already called 911 on their cell phone, we ask that our Security Control Room still be notified so that they can retroactively notify our in-house security & traffic team to be on the lookout for an ambulance.

Nearby Hospital/Urgent Care

Howard University Hospital
2041 Georgia Ave NW
Washington, DC 20060
(202) 865-6100
Open 24 hours

In the event there is an emergency of any kind:

Communication will be sent to you via TEXT MESSAGE to the cell phone number you provided at registration.
Redundant messages will also be sent through the PCMA mobile app, via PUSH NOTIFICATION.
Please be sure to ACCEPT push notifications when downloading the app so you have the most current information.
A form will appear at the top of this page letting for you to notify us once you are in a safe location. This information is for PCMA’s use only. Your safety is our priority.

Tips for Staying Safe:

It is essential that you download the PCMA app and ACCEPT push notifications so you can receive real-time information.
Carry a remote cell phone battery charger, or your phone cord, with you at all times.
Wear your name badge to all events; inform a uniformed PCMA Team Member if you see anything suspicious.
Know your closest emergency exit when you are in a meeting room or event venue.

Filing an Incident Report:

If you have been a part of or witness to an incident at a PCMA event, we ask that you complete a report to document the incident.
These forms are available at our Registration/Information Desk or you may download here.