Bottom line up front: Know your destination's emergency number and your evacuation insurance details before you travel — not something to figure out during an actual emergency.
Immediate steps in a genuine emergency
1
Call the local emergency number
In Colombia, that's 123, connecting to police, fire, and medical response.
2
Contact your treating facility if the emergency relates to your procedure
They can coordinate escalation if you're within their care.
3
Contact your evacuation insurance provider if a higher level of care is needed
They coordinate transport to appropriate facilities.
4
Notify your emergency contact at home
Part of the communication plan you should have set up before traveling.
Why preparation matters more here than almost anywhere else
An emergency is the worst possible time to be searching for phone numbers or insurance details — assemble this information into your recovery access pack before you travel via colombiamedical.co's broader planning resources.
The Takeaway
Have your emergency numbers and evacuation insurance details saved and accessible before you travel — this is not information to look up during an actual emergency.