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Safety & Confidence

Prepare for the moments that can make you hesitate, so you can move through your trip feeling aware, prepared, and confident.

Know Who to Call

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Save These Before You Go

Police
Know the local number for police assistance.

Ambulance / Medical Emergency
Save the number to call if you need urgent medical help.

Fire
Know how to reach local fire and rescue services.

Tourist Police
Some destinations have a separate tourist police service or visitor assistance line.

Your Embassy or Consulate
Know where to turn if you lose your passport, are the victim of a crime, or need consular assistance.

Your Accommodation
Save the address and phone number somewhere you can access without internet.

Emergency numbers aren't the same everywhere. Before you leave, save the numbers you'll need at your destination so you don't have to search for them during an emergency.

Find Emergency Information for Your Destination

Emergency numbers and services vary by destination. Find the country you're visiting for the local emergency numbers and important contacts you'll want before your trip.

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Emergency Contacts by Destinations

Find your destination for local emergency information, practical safety guidance, and other details to know before your trip.

Once you know who to call, make sure the information you may need is easy to reach.

Keep Your Emergency Information With You

Your phone may be lost, damaged, dead, or without service. Keep important information somewhere you can still access when your usual options aren't available.

With the important information covered, the next step is making sure you have a way to stay connected and get help when you need it.

☑ Emergency contact
☑ Accommodation name, address, and phone number
☑ Local emergency numbers
☑ Passport information or secure copy
☑ Travel insurance information
☑ Embassy or consulate information
☑ Important medical information you choose to carry
☑ Medication information, if relevant

What to Keep Accessible

Keep a Paper Backup

Print your Emergency Contact Card, fill it out before you leave, and keep it somewhere you can reach without your phone. Consider keeping a second copy in a separate bag.

Download Emergency Contact Card ->

Stay Connected With Someone You Trust

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Before You Leave

☑ Choose one trusted person.

☑ Set up a cross-platform location-sharing app.
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☑ Test it with that person before leaving.

☑ Make sure they know what you'd want them to do if you contact them for help.

Location sharing is one option. Your phone may also have emergency features you can set up before you ever need them.

Choose someone you trust who can be your point of contact while you're traveling. Decide how you'll stay connected before you leave so you're not setting it up when you actually need help.

Set Up Your Phone for Safety

Set up the safety features you may rely on before your trip, so you already know how to use them if you need them.

With the basics set up, you have a few ways to reach help and stay connected if you need them.

☑ Set Up Emergency SOS
Turn on your phone's Emergency SOS feature and learn how to activate it.

☑ Turn On Phone Recovery
Make sure you can locate, lock, or erase your phone remotely if it's lost or stolen.

☑ Test What You've Set Up
Test the features that can safely be tested so you know how they work before your trip.

iPhone → Set Up Emergency SOS & Find My iphone

Android → Set Up Emergency SOS & Find My Device

Set These Up Before Your Trip

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When Something Doesn't Feel Right

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Give Yourself Permission to Leave

☑ Change Your Route
Cross the street, enter a business, move toward other people, or choose a different way to get where you're going.

☑ Leave the Situation
You don't owe someone your time, politeness, attention, or an explanation for leaving.

☑ Ask for Help
Hotel staff, restaurant employees, transportation staff, security, or other people nearby may be able to help.

☑ Contact Someone
Call or message someone you trust if having another person aware of the situation would help.

Your phone can help in many situations, but you may want another way to call for help when your phone isn't within reach.

You don't need proof that something is wrong before changing your plans. If a person, place, ride, or situation makes you uncomfortable, creating distance is enough reason.

Feeling uncomfortable is enough information to make a different choice.

Consider an Emergency Wearable

A physical safety device can give you another way to call for help. Choose one based on how and where you're traveling.

Having a backup plan doesn't mean expecting something to go wrong. It means knowing one problem doesn't have to derail your entire trip.

Which Type Fits Your Trip?

Personal Safety — invisaWear

A discreet wearable that can send an SOS and your location to chosen contacts when activated.

Keep in mind: Your phone must be nearby and connected. Emergency-service features vary by location and plan.

Explore invisaWear →

Active & Remote Travel — ProteGear A*LIVE

A standalone SOS and location device for hiking, outdoor activities, remote areas, and travel beyond reliable cell service.

Keep in mind: It can work without your phone using cellular or satellite networks. Check coverage, service costs, and whether satellite devices are permitted at your destination.

Explore ProteGear A*LIVE →

Know Your Next Move

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Know What You'll Do If...

Your phone is lost or stolen
Use your phone-recovery tools and the backup information you've already saved.

Your wallet is lost or stolen
Contact your bank and use the backup payment or emergency-money plan you prepared before your trip.

Your passport is lost or stolen
Contact your country's nearest embassy or consulate.

You need urgent help
Use the local emergency numbers you saved at the beginning of this guide.

Safety isn't about making your trip smaller. It's about giving yourself the confidence to experience more of it. Look below for location-specific safety guides.

You don't need a plan for every possible emergency. Know your first step if something you rely on suddenly isn't available.

Your Safety & Confidence Check

Before you leave, make sure the safety steps that matter for your trip are handled.

With the basics set up, you have a few ways to reach help and stay connected if you need them.

☑ I saved the emergency contacts for my destination.
☑ My important information is available offline.
☑ I completed my Emergency Contact Card.
☑ Someone I trust knows how to reach me.
☑ I set up and tested location sharing if I'm using it.
☑ My phone's emergency and recovery features are set up.
☑ I decided whether I want an emergency wearable.
☑ I know my first step if something important is lost or I need help.

Before You Go

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Download Safety Checklist ->

Ready to Keep Preparing?

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Keep Preparing

Travel Documents & Entry ->
Pre-Departure Checklist ->
Packing & Essentials ->

Keep working through the details you want handled before your trip, then check the safety information for your destination.

Safety needs can change depending on where you're going. Check your destination for the local information you'll want to know before you leave.

Safety Information by Destination