--- title: In Case of Emergency --- Table of Contents: [How to use this guide](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com?hsLang=en) Before You Go [Health & Wellness Check ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/health-check?hsLang=en#jump) [Culture Shock](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/cultural-shock?hsLang=en#jump) [Packing](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/packing?hsLang=en#jump) [Money](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/money?hsLang=en#jump) [Cell Phones](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/communications?hsLang=en#jump) Destination Information [About Costa Rica](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/introduction?hsLang=en#jump) [Arrival Instructions](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/arrival?hsLang=en#jump) [Cultural Differences](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/cultural-differences?hsLang=en#jump) [Working Culture](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/working-culture?hsLang=en#jump) [Diversity Abroad](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/diversity-abroad?hsLang=en#jump) [How to Move Around](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/moving-around?hsLang=en#jump) [Things to Do on Your Own](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/explore?hsLang=en#jump) [Sustainability Tips](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/sustainability?hsLang=en#jump) [Shopping](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/shopping?hsLang=en#jump) Emergencies, Health & Safety [CIS Abroad On-site Program Coordinator](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/opc?hsLang=en#jump) [ In Case of Emergency](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/emergency?hsLang=en#jump) [Health Insurance](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/health-insurance?hsLang=en#jump) [What to Do if I Get Sick](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/sick-leave?hsLang=en#jump) [Health On-site](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/health?hsLang=en#jump) [Safety On-site](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/safety?hsLang=en#jump) [Code of Conduct](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/code-of-conduct?hsLang=en#jump) Student Hub Links: [ Micro Credentials ](https://www.cisabroad.com/academics/micro-credentials/?hsLang=en) # Welcome to Costa Rica [ How to use this guide ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com?hsLang=en#jump) Before You Go [ Health & Wellness Check ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/health-check?hsLang=en#jump) [ Culture Shock ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/cultural-shock?hsLang=en#jump) [ Packing ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/packing?hsLang=en#jump) [ Money ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/money?hsLang=en#jump) [ Cell Phones ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/communications?hsLang=en#jump) Destination Information [ About Costa Rica ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/introduction?hsLang=en#jump) [ Arrival Instructions ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/arrival?hsLang=en#jump) [ Cultural Differences ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/cultural-differences?hsLang=en#jump) [ Working Culture ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/working-culture?hsLang=en#jump) [ Diversity Abroad ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/diversity-abroad?hsLang=en#jump) [ How to Move Around ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/moving-around?hsLang=en#jump) [ Things to Do on Your Own ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/explore?hsLang=en#jump) [ Sustainability Tips ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/sustainability?hsLang=en#jump) [ Shopping ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/shopping?hsLang=en#jump) Emergencies, Health & Safety [ CIS Abroad On-site Program Coordinator ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/opc?hsLang=en#jump) [ In Case of Emergency ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/emergency?hsLang=en#jump) [ Health Insurance ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/health-insurance?hsLang=en#jump) [ What to Do if I Get Sick ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/sick-leave?hsLang=en#jump) [ Health On-site ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/health?hsLang=en#jump) [ Safety On-site ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/safety?hsLang=en#jump) [ Code of Conduct ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/code-of-conduct?hsLang=en#jump) ## What to Do in Case of an Emergency In a medical emergency or other immediate crisis, you can call emergency services (911) for an ambulance, although an uber or taxi is often the fastest way to get to the closest hospital. As soon as you are able, please contact CIS On-site Staff or call the CIS Abroad emergency phone (+1 413 210 7091). These numbers are also on the emergency contacts card you receive upon arriving on-site. 1. **First dial 911** to reach health and police resources, firefighting resources, rescue and civil protection. The operator will answer the phone in Spanish. Be prepared to say your name and share your exact location and type of emergency   2. **Contact CIS On-site Staff **they will help to guide you through the emergency. 3. **If you are unable to reach CIS On-site Staff, call the CIS Abroad US Emergency Phone at +1 413 210 7091** / Emergency Email: emergency@cisabroad.com (you can share this number with your parents). The CIS Abroad emergency phone is used for on-site emergencies across the world, and someone will always be able to answer, as the phone is monitored 24/7. ### Emergency Numbers - **Hospital Clínica Biblica **Main number: +506 2522 1000  WhatsApp**: **+506 8595 7000.: [Location for HC Biblica](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UzuKVYAvnevTFtif7) - **CIS Abroad Site Director (Lisa Pinheiro**): +506 8346 9681 or email Lpinheiro@cisabroadonsite.com   - 24 hour Pharmacy:  [Farmacia 24 Horas HC Biblica](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UzuKVYAvnevTFtif7) - US Consulate:**  [US Consulate](https://maps.app.goo.gl/n11ZDfr5Ed5Av2ho7)  **Calle 98 Vía 104 , Pavas, San José. Ph: (506) 2519-2000. Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm - **Local Emergency Service number**: Dial 911   [Previous Chapter CIS Abroad On-site Program Coordinator ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/opc?hsLang=en#jump) [Next Chapter Health Insurance ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/health-insurance?hsLang=en#jump) We’re Here to help: +1-877-617-9090 Copyright © 2023 Center for International Studies | Legal