Emergency Resources
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
- 911 equivalents abroad
- US Embassies and Consulates abroad
- HTH Insurance: To call HTH’s 24/7 emergency line from outside of the USA, call +1.610.254.8771
EMERGENCY RESOURCES
TRUE EMERGENCIES VERSUS PERCEIVED EMERGENCIES
True emergencies are rare and involve things such as a serious illness or natural disaster. A true emergency means that there is an immediate threat to someone’s health and/or safety. True emergencies will require coordination between you, the Office of Global Education, HTH, and possibly governmental agencies.
Perceived emergencies are occurrences such as a lost passport or a missed flight. While these can still be serious issues, they typically do not need to involve the Office of Global Education, and can usually be solved by the student or the faculty leader.
EMERGENCY ACTION PLANS (EAPS)
It is recommended that any student or staff member going abroad think actively about how to respond in the event of an emergency, large or small. Creating an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is one way to help you prepare. Below are some items to consider when making an EAP. A version of this template is available so you can print it out, fill in your responses, and take it with you.