Important Phone Numbers

No one likes to think about disaster striking, but you'll be glad you prepared if (knock on wood) anything emergencylike were to happen. Post the following phone number chart in a handy place, and write out your own address and contact information too, just in case someone is calling on your behalf.

When preparing for an emergency, keep in mind that speed isn't exactly a forté here in San Miguel.

If you are seriously ill, it might be faster to simply call a nearby friend or neighbor and ask them to get you to the hospital. In all fairness, this lack of speed might have more to do with available resources than anything cultural.

In a true emergency, it's best to dial this number because it is from here that trained workers coordinate the police, firefighters and emergency medical crews that can and should be sent to your location. Generally speaking, 911 operators speak English.

If you dial 911 and there is no answer (scary, but it has been known to happen), try one of the other emergency numbers listed below.

Note: We updated this Guide in 2024, and while we have done our best to provide accurate information, it is the user's responsibility to verify that this information is current and to familiarize themselves with emergency procedures.