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Emergency Phone Numbers
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Remain
calm, use common sense, and give assistance as needed and try to
reassure others.
Make sure 911 has been
called if
people are injured or if there is a threat to life.
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- Not put yourself or others in danger
- Follow the advice of the emergency services
If you are not involved in an accident but are
close by
or believe you may be in danger, in most cases the advice
is: GO IN,
STAY IN,
TUNE IN.
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National
Emergency Numbers
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Police
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911
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Belize Coast Guard
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225
21 25
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Marine
Radio Channel 16 |
Crime Stoppers Int'l
for information only and
not for emergency call
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0
800 922 TIPS |
0 800 922 84 77 |
Child Abuse Hotline
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0
800 PROTECT
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0 800 776 83 28 |
Domestic Violence Unit
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0
800 A WAY OUT |
0800 292 96 88 |
National
Security Emergenies
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225
20 87
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Hyperbaric
Chamber
San Pedro
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226
28 51
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604
75 99
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Link to: NEMO National
Emergency Management Organisation |
Local Police and Fire Services
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If you use a cell
phone, always call your local Police, Fire Service or Ambulance number.
Otherwise your call must be transferred.
Advice:
Store your local emergency numbers in your cell phone and write a list
and post it next to your home phone.
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Belize City
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Fire
Service
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90 |
Police
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911
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227
22 22
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Ambulance
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90
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Medical
Departement
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223
15 48
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223
15 64
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Belmopan |
Fire
Service |
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822
23 11
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Police |
911
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822
22 20
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Medical
Departement |
822
22 63
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822
22 64
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Benque Viejo del
Carmen
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Fire
Service |
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823
20 82 |
Police |
911
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823
20 38
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Medical
Departement |
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Caye Caulker
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Fire
Service |
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226
03 53
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Police |
911
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226
20 22
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Medical
Emergencies |
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226
01 66
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Corozal |
Fire
Service |
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422
21 05
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Police |
911
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422
20 22
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Medical
Emergencies |
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422
20 76
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Dangriga |
Fire
Service |
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522
20 91
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Police |
911
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522
20 22
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Medical
Emergencies |
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522
20 78
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Independence |
Fire
Service |
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Police |
911
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523
20 22
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Medical
Emergencies |
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523
21 67
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Medical
Emergencies / San Juan
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520
30 43
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Orange Walk
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Fire
Service |
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322
20 90
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Police |
911
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322
20 22
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Medical
Emergencies |
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322
20 72
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Punta Gorda
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Fire
Service |
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722
20 32
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Police |
911
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722
20 22
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Medical
Emergencies |
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722
20 26
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San Ignacio /
Santa Elena
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Fire
Service San Ignacio
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824
20 95
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Fire
Service Santa Elena
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824
42 08
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Police
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911
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824
20 22
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Medical
Emergencies |
824
20 66
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824
27 61
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San Pedro
Ambergris Caye
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Fire
Service |
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226
23 72
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Police |
911
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226
20 22
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Medical
Emergencies |
226
23 72
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226
25 36
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Hyperbaric
Chamber |
226
28 51
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604
75 99 |
Island Ferry (Medical out of Town)
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226 32 31
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Last
update: March 2024 |
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To prepare for an emergency, you
should take time to find out:
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- Where and how to turn off water, gas and
electricity
supplies in your home
- The emergency procedures for your children at
school
- The emergency procedures at your workplace
- How your family will stay in contact in the
event of
an emergency
- If any elderly or vulnerable neighbours might
need
your help
- How to tune in to your local radio station
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Preparedness Guidelines for
Hurricans
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Historically,
90 percent of all hurricane casualties
have occurred from drowning and 10 percent from other causes.
Therefore, it is imperative that all persons should evacuate cayes,
beaches and other locations which may be swept by high tides or storm
waves. Evacuate to a recommended place of refuge. |
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Check every two hours the current
Belize Weather conditions and forecast at the Guide
to Belize Weather Page or listen to your Local Radio Station
and TV. |
Remember that the
highest tide occurs during the second half of the
storm and that the rise of the water may take place very rapidly
immediately following the eye of the storm or the time of the lowest
barometric pressure. If your only passage to high ground is over a road
subject to flooding, leave early. Do not run the risk of being marooned
or having to evacuate at the height of the storm amid flying debris.
Hurricane Safety
Rules
- Stay tuned to radio and
television
stations for regular bulletins.
- Rely only on official bulletins;
do
not check these over the telephone.
- As long as your house is inland
and
well built-with strong foundations and a good roof, stay at home.
- Use storm shutters or board
windows
securely, Protect outward door.
- Stock up on food which has a
long
shelf life.
- Check that oil and butane stoves
are
in working order- replenish stock of kerosene, charcoal and butane.
- Sterilize baths; all containers
and
cooking utensils to store water. If in doubt, drink boiled or
treated water only.
- Keep flashlights, candies and
storm
lanterns handy along with batteries and matches.
- Store all garden implements and
furniture inside if possible.
- Lighten foliage of fruit trees
near
buildings. If very strong winds are likely, remove all coconuts.
- If you are evacuating, leave
early so
that you are not stranded by flooded roads, fallen trees, wires and
traffic jams and make sure you have enough fuel in your vehicle and
follow routes and highways.
- If there is a lull after the
'eye' of
the storm has passed, stay in a safe place, except to make emergency
repairs. The wind may return suddenly with even greater strength.
- Since 90 percent of hurricane
casualties occur from drowning, you must evacuate islands and beaches
and other vulnerable locations as early as possible.
- Those seeking shelter should shut off water,
gas and
electricity before leaving home.
Note: Pets are
not allowed at shelters, you need to make your own
arrangements
for the safety of your pets.
Assembling a Disaster Kit
Assemble supplies
you might need in an evacuation. Store
them in an easy-to-carry container such as a backpack or duffle bag.
Include:
- A supply of water (one gallon per person per
day).
- Store water in sealed, unbreakable container.
- Identify the storage date and replace every six
months.
- A change of clothing, rain gear and sturdy
shoes.
- Blankets or sleeping bags.
- A first aid kit and prescription medication.
- A battery-powered radio, flashlight and plenty
of
extra batteries.
- Special items for infants, elderly or disabled
family
members.
- Sanitary supplies i.e, toilet paper; feminine
supplies and soap.
- Personal identification documents such as
passports,
birth certificates, residency cards etc.
- Your mobile phone
- Cash and credit cards
After
the Storm
- Remain at home or
in the
shelter until
informed that
it is safe to leave.
- Keep tuned to the
radio
for instructions.
- Beware of loose
wires
and report them
immediately to
the police of fire
departments, or Belize Electricity
Limited.
- Stay out of
disaster
areas, damaged
buildings and
flooded areas.
- Take extra fire
precautions.
- Report broken
sewers and
mains to the
Belize Water
Services Limited.
- Check refrigerated
food
for spoilage.
- Drive carefully -
roads
may have been substantially
weakened.
- Listen to the radio for information about:
- where to go for medical care in your area.
- where to go for emergency aid for shelter, food
and
clothing.
- ways to help yourself and others to recover
from the
emergency
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