I was recently in Las Vegas at a convention and trade show and was sitting at a table and was speaking too a group of people when someone interrupted and asked where the first aid station was and where they could go to get someone looked at.  This is a bit disconcerting as I was one of the organizers of the event.  I had no idea where the attendee could get help. 

As it turned out the person was having some issues related to their blood pressure medicine and a scary moment was turned into a not so scary moment.  It did however teach me a lesson.  Everyone on your organizational staff must know all about emergency procedures, including fire escape plans and in this case, where the first aid station is located.  Had this person had a more serious problem, the difference between surviving a bad event and not could be the fact of getting help as soon as possible.  Before your event or show begins, sit down with everyone and go over a disaster preparedness plan and all other possible emergency procedures.

Tags: Conventions, Trade Shows, First Aid, Las Vegas