Dealing with emergency situations in Colombia

Priscilla

ViP

Member since 30 May 2013

Priscilla

06 May 2016 11:23:57

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Priscilla

06 May 2016 11:23:57

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Hello everybody,

Dealing with unexpected situations abroad can be a very difficult matter. In order to better help expats and soon-to-be expats in Colombia face such tricky situations, we invite you to share your advice and experience.

What are the key emergency numbers you should know by heart?

In the event of a legal problem, an accident, a natural disaster, an injury or the death of a close family member, what are the first things to do in Colombia?

What are the things to plan ahead in order to better cope with such unexpected situations (registration at the Embassy, transport, medical, comprehensive insurance for instance)?

If you have gone through such experiences in Colombia, do not hesitate to share your story.

Thank you in advance!

Priscilla

senorvandoorn

New member

Member since 22 September 2015

Rionegro

senorvandoorn

09 May 2016 18:15:43

senorvandoorn

09 May 2016 18:15:43

Rionegro

Learn your blood type by heart, we don't have expensive automated health archive programs, so they don't know shit about you. Wear/take a card with your medication on it with you. Allergies, learn them in Spanish! Most of the middle class neighborhoods have a police officer for that region, with a number you can call.

bh2

Member

Member since 27 June 2015

Medellin

bh2

09 May 2016 19:21:18

bh2

09 May 2016 19:21:18

Medellin

Blood type for permanent residents of Colombia is captured on their cedulas (notation "RH").

There is an app for police assistance in Colombia. You just press the call button and police use your cell location to send out a local policeman to offer assistance.