Emergency Numbers - They Can Save Your Life!
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What would you do in case you get stolen or sick? Or simply... What would you do if you were in trouble? Who knows. Maybe there can be a fire at the hotel..or you got money or passport stolen.. No one is exempt from danger! As such, security is an important issue. Let me tell you. Guatemala has one of the highest crime rates in Central America. But this shouldn't scare you.. Most of the time nothing will happen if you know where to hang out! After all, danger is the price you pay for adventure. Got your money stolen? Someone suspicious is wandering near the hotel? You need to know some emergency numbers.  Call the.. National Police The National Police is in charge of life protection, people security and public order. Guys that deal with protests, assaults, and much more. National Police Phone: Dial 120 or 110 Note: 24 hrs service. So don't worry if it's too late. They will answer your phone call. Anyway, here are some personal safety tips: - Walk with caution. There is always risk of criminal activity and incidents of local unrest. - Pay close attention to your security at all times. - Guatemala has one of the highest crime rates in Central America. Criminals have targeted tourists arriving at the airport or hotels. - The most important..use common sense! So watch your back! Fire near the hotel?  ![\]( "\")
Let me tell you about the Municipal Fire Department. Really brave men! Actually I'm somewhat wrong.. Brave men and women! Lately women have volunteered to join the fire station. Respect, serve and help. That is the philosophy of Guatemalan firemen. A really rewarding job! Although risky, but saving someone's life is priceless! More emergency numbers.. Need information about tourism destinations? Don't know whom to call? No prob. INGUAT National Tourist Information It is located in Guatemala City's Civic Center. Here you'll be able to find anything related to tourism in Guatemala. Professional service. Info is provided in guides, books or maps. Like to read about History? The INGUAT also has a library. Mainly specialized in History, culture and popular destinations. Forgot to mention.. If you are really concerned about personal security you can hire security escorts. Info available in this institute. Phone: 1-801-2464-8281 (24 hrs) Talking about safety, there's also something similar: health. Suffering from Montezuma's Revenge, feeling dizzy or simply, are you curious about hospitals? There are few high quality hospitals in Guatemala. But.. These ones are really good! Let me tell you about Centro Medico (Medical Center). Their physicians rock! Many of them studied at New York, Philadelphia, Boston just to name a few places. Ivy league universities! Really knowledgeable physicians. Nuclear magnetic resonance, helicoidal tomography, ultrasounds, digital radiology and much more can be found. For further information let me refer you to: http://www.centromedico.com.gt/ Need a detailed list? Below are some emergency numbers in case of sickness or accidents. - HOSPITAL DE LAS AMERICAS* 10a. Calle 2-31, Zona 14 Phone: 2384-3535 Fax: 2366-1029 info@hospitalesdeguatemala.com- - HOSPITAL UNIVERSITARIO ESPERANZA 6a. Avenida 7-49, Zona 10 Phone: 2362-8626 Fax: 2362-8687 - HOSPITAL HERRERA LLERANDI* 6a. Avenida 8-71, Zona 10 Phone: 2384-5959 Emergency: 2334-5955 Healthinfo@herrerallerandi.com - CEDROS DE LIBANO* 8a. Avenida 2-48, Zona 1 Phone: 2230-6274/6/8, 2220-1356/2230-6274 Fax: 2253-6879, info@hospitalesdeguatemala.com I hope you don't need to dial any emergency numbers. Whatever happens, I wish you the very best of luck! |
