Emergencies Abroad
What to Do in an Emergency
If you experience an emergency while traveling internationally, immediately seek local assistance. You can contact Penn State and the University's international insurance provider 24/7 for help.
Depending on the type of emergency, you may take one, some, or all of the following steps:
- Contact the local police or emergency services
- If you are an American citizen, contact the nearest U.S. Embassy, Consulate, or Diplomatic Mission.
- If you are not an American citizen, contact the consulate for your country of citizenship.
- Contact the local institution or organization at which you are working or studying
Who to Call In Country
- Contact local authorities, your local provider staff, or local institution for help - they are the best resource for help after you call the local emergency number.
Penn State
- Contact Penn State Global Safety at at our 24/7 emergency mobile phone with call/text/WhatsApp capability: +1-814-360-2829
- If participating in an education abroad program, contact your Education Abroad Adviser once the situation is under control
Medical Emergencies
- Go immediately to the nearest medical facility, and when able, contact International SOS’s 24/7 assistance via call (+1-215-942-8478) or mobile app.
More Resources
Please see the U.S. Department of State Emergencies and Crises Advice website for additional information.
If you experience an emergency while traveling internationally, immediately seek local assistance. You can contact Penn State and the University's international insurance provider 24/7 for help.
Depending on the type of emergency, you may take one, some, or all of the following steps:
- Contact the local police or emergency services
- If you are an American citizen, contact the nearest U.S. Embassy, Consulate, or Diplomatic Mission.
- If you are not an American citizen, contact the consulate for your country of citizenship.
- Contact the local institution or organization at which you are working or studying
Who to Call In Country
- Contact local authorities, your local provider staff, or local institution for help - they are the best resource for help after you call the local emergency number.
Penn State
- Contact Penn State Global Safety at at our 24/7 emergency mobile phone with call/text/WhatsApp capability: +1-814-360-2829
- If participating in an education abroad program, contact your Education Abroad Adviser once the situation is under control
Medical Emergencies
- Go immediately to the nearest medical facility, and when able, contact International SOS’s 24/7 assistance via call (+1-215-942-8478) or mobile app.
More Resources
Please see the U.S. Department of State Emergencies and Crises Advice website for additional information.
