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Americas – Emergency Directory (A–Z)

A calm, quick-access emergency contact directory for the Americas — organised by region and country. Canada is listed separately to keep your hub tidy and easy to navigate.

If this is an emergency: Call your local emergency number now or go to the nearest emergency department. If talking feels hard, it’s okay to ask someone you trust to help you make the call.
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📞 Emergency Numbers (Quick Access)

Emergency numbers vary across the Americas. These are the most commonly used quick-access systems:

🇺🇸 United States (USA)

911 – Police / Fire / Ambulance

🌎 Central + South America

Emergency numbers vary by country.

Use the A–Z directory below.

🏝️ Caribbean

Emergency numbers vary by island/nation.

Use the A–Z directory below.

🌍 Americas Regions

This keeps your Americas hub organised. Each region can become its own sub-page later if needed.

North America

United States (USA)

Canada is separate (you already created it).

Central America

Mexico + Central American countries

South America

Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia, and more

Americas Emergency Directory (A–Z)

Use this list to find your country quickly. Where emergency numbers differ by service (police/fire/ambulance), check the official government or emergency response website when available.

United States (USA) Emergency: 911 Use for: Police / Fire / Ambulance Confirmed
Mexico Emergency: 911 (national emergency number) Use for: Police / Fire / Ambulance Confirmed
BelizeEmergency: VariesCentral America
Costa RicaEmergency: 911Confirmed
El SalvadorEmergency: VariesCentral America
GuatemalaEmergency: VariesCentral America
HondurasEmergency: VariesCentral America
NicaraguaEmergency: VariesCentral America
PanamaEmergency: 911Confirmed
BahamasEmergency: VariesCaribbean
BarbadosEmergency: 211 / 511 (varies by service)Confirm locally
CubaEmergency: VariesCaribbean
Dominican RepublicEmergency: 911Confirmed
HaitiEmergency: VariesCaribbean
JamaicaEmergency: 119 / 110 (varies)Confirm locally
Puerto RicoEmergency: 911US system
Trinidad & TobagoEmergency: 999 / 990 / 811 (varies)Confirm locally
ArgentinaEmergency: 911 / 101 / 107 (varies)Confirm locally
BoliviaEmergency: VariesSouth America
BrazilEmergency: 190 / 192 / 193 (varies)Confirm locally
ChileEmergency: 131 / 132 / 133 (varies)Confirm locally
ColombiaEmergency: 123Confirmed
EcuadorEmergency: 911Confirmed
ParaguayEmergency: VariesSouth America
PeruEmergency: 105 / 106 / 116 (varies)Confirm locally
UruguayEmergency: 911Confirmed
VenezuelaEmergency: 911 / 171 / 0800 (varies)Confirm locally

🌿 Calm Corner (30–60 seconds)

  • Grounding: 5 things you can see • 4 you can feel • 3 you can hear • 2 you can smell • 1 you can taste
  • Breathing: In for 4… hold 2… out for 6 (repeat 3 times)
  • Support script: “Hi, I need urgent help. I’m in (location). I’m not safe / I need support.”
Note: This page is for general guidance and quick navigation only. It does not replace professional medical advice. If you are in immediate danger, call your local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency department.
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