Not all countries have a central emergency dispatch you can call for help. However, they may have dedicated country-wide numbers for police, fire, and ambulance. Here is a list of local "911" equivalents around the world.

Follow these emergency procedures if you are injured or sick:

• For a hospital/physician referral, call ISOS 24/7 at +1-215-942-8478—or use the mobile app—and reference your membership number: 11BSCA827281.
• Let the IHSS know about your emergency. You can email intlsafety@cornell.edu or use the online international incident report form.

Contact ISOS for a hospital/physician referral at +1-215-942-8478—or use the mobile app—and reference your membership number: 11BSCA827281.

If you need mental health assistance, call ISOS at +1-215-942-8478—or use the mobile app—and reference your membership number: 11BSCA827281. Cornell's membership includes up to five free virtual emotional support sessions (phone/video call) with mental health professionals, per incident.  Also, your travel medical insurance includes emergency (non-routine) mental health benefits.

If you are injured, follow emergency procedures and contact ISOS and IHSS.

Whether you are injured or not, do the following:

• Report the accident to the local police or authorities to which it is safe to report.
• Let IHSS know by calling ISOS at +1-215-942-8478 or by emailing intlsafety@cornell.edu.

If you are on Cornell-related international travel at the time of the accident, report the incident to IHSS by calling ISOS at +1-215-942-8478 or by emailing intlsafety@cornell.edu.

Yes, if it safe to do so, contact the local police to report the incident and get immediate help. Request a copy of the police report. Consult the list of local “911” equivalents around the world.

Contact ISOS for assistance with stolen documents, at +1-215-942-8478—or use the mobile app—and reference your membership number: 11BSCA827281.

Contact ISOS for assistance with local laws, at +1-215-942-8478—or use the mobile app—and reference your membership number: 11BSCA827281.

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen. Consular officers at U.S. Embassies and Consulates around the world are available for emergency assistance 24 hours/day, 7 days/week and can connect you with the appropriate local authorities.

U.S. citizens can also contact the U.S. Department of State directly from overseas by calling +1-202-501-4444 for help with emergency needs that arise as a result of being a victim of a crime.

Non-U.S. citizens should reach out to their own Embassies and Consulates.

If you are the victim of sexual assault, first, take care of yourself. Seek medical care if needed. See the “Accidents and Health Emergencies” section for information on how to get medical help abroad.

As a sexual assault victim, you are also the victim of a crime. See the “Victim of a Crime”  section for information on how to contact the police and other authorities in-country. Be aware that in some countries, local authorities may not be as helpful or understanding as you might expect in the United States, and in a few countries, it may not be advisable to report the incident to local authorities at all. ISOS can help navigate local laws and customs if there is any question on what the best course of action may be.

If you are a U.S. citizen and have questions about the local culture and attitudes toward sexual assault, contact the U.S. Department of State from overseas by calling +1-202-501-4444. You can also contact ISOS for similar advice.

Find support and more information on Cornell’s Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX and Pathways to Safety International websites.

We encourage you to report the incident to U.S. state or federal authorities (if you are comfortable doing so and are a U.S. citizen) and to the Cornell Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX. The Title IX Coordinator can assist you in accessing resources and thinking through your different rights and options in the aftermath of your experience. There are a number of ways to make a report. including reporting to Cornell's Title IX office.

If you are a student, be aware that only those staff and faculty who are designated reporters are required to share information with the Title IX Coordinator. All other staff and faculty are encouraged, but not required, to do so if they become aware of a report of dating violence, stalking, sexual assault, sexual harassment, or related misconduct.

If you are a designated reporter, you have a duty to consult with the Title IX Coordinator if you learn of a report of sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, or sexual harassment involving a student. Additionally, if you are a Cornell supervisor or manager, you have a duty to report when you learn of sexual harassment in the workplace. Report what you know, including the names of those involved, to the Cornell Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX.

Sometimes cultural differences may make it hard to understand the scope of the experience being reported. In this case, you should still share information about what was reported to you with the Title IX Coordinator. The coordinator will confidentially reach out to the reporter and offer information about their different rights, options, and resources in the wake of their difficult experience.

Shelter in a safe place and monitor the advice of local authorities. Monitor your Cornell email for outreach and advice from IHSS or ISOS. IHSS may ask you to check in to let Cornell know you are safe. Reach out to ISOS for additional advice or assistance.

Contact IHSS by calling ISOS at +1-215-942-8478, or via intlsafety@cornell.edu or through the online international incident report form.

If you are a U.S. citizen enrolled through the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), the U.S. Department of State (DoS) will notify you, initially by email, of the situation and advise you about what to do.

If you are a non-U.S. citizen, you can also sign up to receive travel alerts and advisories from the DoS by email, but you will not have access to the same emergency services. We advise you to check with your own embassy for similar programs.

ISOS will also send alerts and advice, via email and the mobile app, to you as a registered traveler when an event may have a negative impact on your itinerary.

IHSS may attempt to notify you, verify your well-being, and arrange for needed (and ISOS-recommended) transport as a benefit of having registered your Cornell-related travel with the International Travel Registry. Sometimes, the safest option in a dangerous environment is to shelter in place until transport is available and safe. Remember, registering Cornell-related international travel is mandatory for all students, staff, and faculty.

Also, let IHSS know if you are OK or if you need assistance by calling ISOS at +1-215-942-8478, or via intlsafety@cornell.edu or through the online international incident report form.

If you have been arrested, immediately do the following:

• Personally notify, or ask the prison authorities to notify, your country's embassy or consulate. Here is a list of  U.S. Embassies and Consulates around the world. In most cases, government agencies are not able to inform or share information about your situation with Cornell unless you have given express (often written) consent.
• Contact your supervisor or trip leader, and relatives.
• Let IHSS know of your arrest by calling ISOS at +1-215-942-8478, or via intlsafety@cornell.edu or through the online international incident report form.

Contact IHSS by calling ISOS at +1-215-942-8478, or via intlsafety@cornell.edu or through the online international incident report form. IHSS can assist in calling known emergency contacts and local partners.

If safe to do so, notify the local police and file a missing person report. If applicable, notify the host institution/organization as well. They can often help navigate the local authorities and processes.

Also, notify the nearest Embassy or Consulate of the person’s citizenship. Here is a list of U.S. Embassies and Consulates around the world.

Note that the U.S. Consular officers will reach out to hospitals and law enforcement agencies to see if U.S. citizens were admitted or arrested but cannot divulge their findings without the written permission of the missing person.