Emergencies

We hope you never have to use this information, but it is important that you read this and be prepared for emergencies abroad. 

• Know how to contact emergency services wherever you are visiting or traveling. 

• Learn how to use the phone (this may sound elementary, but each new format may be confusing). 

• Know how to contact police and emergency services wherever you go. 

• Calling 911 only works in the U.S. 

Use your common sense to determine if you should seek help. Do not wait until it is too late. For most situations, you should contact someone in the host country who can truly help you (your on-site program director or a host family member). It does not make sense to call home and needlessly worry friends and family if they cannot help. Of course, at some point, contact them about your situation. Report all situations to your on-site program director, faculty leaders, and the Office of International and Off-Campus Programs. 

We recommend that you complete the “Emergency Numbers and Information” box below. Keep this manual handy for easy reference. Memorize your in-country address and phone number, as well as surrounding street names and landmarks. 

Emergency Numbers and Information
*You'll want to fill out this section on your own based on your intended destination*

In-country emergency: 

In-country police: 

Your program: 

Director/faculty leader: 

Phone number:  

Your home phone number: 

Address/directions: 

Local physician/hospital: 

Phone number: 

Address/directions: 

U.S. Embassy in host country: 

Phone number: 

Address/directions: 

Your insurance information:

CISI 24/7 Emergency Assistance:

Emergency Contacts at Bethel