🚨 EMERGENCY PREP

Senior Travel Emergency Preparedness

Be prepared for any emergency while traveling. Embassy contacts, evacuation procedures, and protocols to keep you safe.

πŸ›οΈ EMBASSY CONTACTS

Your Government Can Help

Embassies and consulates provide critical services for citizens abroad. Register before you travel.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Citizens

  • STEP Program - Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (free)
  • 1-888-407-4747 - Overseas (7am-8pm EST)
  • 202-501-4444 - From abroad
  • travel.state.gov - Country info

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canadian Citizens

  • ROCA - Registration of Canadians Abroad (free)
  • +1 613-996-8885 - Collect calls accepted
  • travel.gc.ca - Travel advisories
  • [email protected]

πŸ“‹ Embassy Services Include:

Emergency Passports

Issue emergency passports if yours is lost/stolen

Emergency Funds

Help wire money from family/friends

Legal Assistance

Lists of local attorneys, not legal advice

πŸš‘ MEDICAL EVACUATION

What Happens in a Medical Emergency

Know exactly what to do if a medical emergency occurs while traveling abroad.

If Hospitalized Abroad:

  1. 1

    Contact your travel insurance immediately (24/7 hotline on policy)

  2. 2

    Contact family to inform them of situation

  3. 3

    Insurance coordinates care and payment

  4. 4

    Decision on evacuation made by medical team

If Evacuation Needed:

  1. 1

    Insurance arranges medical transport

  2. 2

    Medical team stabilizes patient for transport

  3. 3

    Air ambulance or commercial med-flight arranged

  4. 4

    Transport to home hospital or nearest adequate facility

πŸ“ž 24/7 Emergency Services to Save

Travel Insurance

Number on your policy card

AAA Travel

1-866-222-2583

Global Rescue

1-617-459-4201

πŸ“‹ EMERGENCY PROTOCOLS

Create Your Emergency Plan

Prepare before you go so you're ready for any situation.

ICE - In Case of Emergency

  • Add "ICE" before contact in phone
  • List multiple - primary and backup
  • Include medical info - conditions, allergies
  • Medical alert bracelet with ICE number

Emergency Cards to Carry

  • Insurance card with 24/7 hotline
  • Doctor's letter for medications
  • Emergency contacts written card
  • Blood type and medical conditions

Be Prepared, Travel Confidently

Use our comprehensive checklists to ensure you're fully prepared for any emergency.