Emergency Information and Safety Tips

Emergency Numbers

Panama

Metropolitan Police Department: 911

Georgetown University Police Department (GUPD): 202-687-4343 (ONLY AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS)

Georgetown Emergency Response Medical Service (GERMS): 202-687-4357 (202-687-HELP) (ONLY AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS)

Georgetown University Hospital Emergency Room: 202-444-2119

Staying Safe

Take time to acquaint yourself with your new environment.
- - Familiarize yourself with your neighborhood by walking around during the day and ask colleagues or neighbors about areas you should avoid at night.
  - Take note of where street lamps are so you do not have to walk in the dark.
Travel in groups as much as possible, and avoid walking alone at night.
Locate the police station that serves your neighborhood, find the nearest fire-alarm box, and learn how to report a fire.
In case of an emergency that requires medical attention, locate the hospital emergency room nearest your home and know what to do in case of an accident.
Dial 911 for any emergency in the United States.
Exercise common sense and caution and trust your instincts.
- - Keep your room locked when you are away.
  - Never leave a backpack or bag unattended in public.
  - Avoid talking to strangers who approach you, especially anyone offering you gifts, asking for money, or asking you to accompany them somewhere.
  - Be aware of potential scams, such as email or phone calls asking for financial or personal information or people bumping into you in an attempt to steal items from you.
  - Be careful of lending or giving money to anyone, especially strangers.
  - Contact the police regarding any emergencies or suspicious situations. The primary duty of the police is to serve and protect you, and you should not hesitate to seek their assistance.

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