EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS

EMERGENCY - Life Threatening, Fire, Ambulance & Police - 911

POLICE DEPARTMENT

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SAN PEDRO POLICE STATION
(501) 226-2022

Located:  On Middle Street, (Green, Yellow) building, in the heart of San Pedro



SOUTH SAN PEDRO POLICE STATION
(501) 610-4911

FIRE DEPARTMENT

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SAN PEDRO FIRE STATION
(501) 226-2372

Located:  On Middle Street (next door to the Police Station) in the heart of San Pedro



SAN PEDRO FIRE DEPT MEDICAL EMERGENCY
(501)  206-2274

SAN PEDRO - Physicians - EMERGENCY NUMBERS

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600-9071 - Dr. Miguel Allison (Lions Clinic) 
602-6383 - Dr. Teresa Damera (Los Pinos)
606-2316 - Dr. Daniel Gonzales (Ambergris Hope Clinic)
620-1974 - Dr. Lerida Rodriguez
604-7599 - Dr. Otto Rodriguez (Hyperbaric Chamber)
226-2918 - Dr. Giovanni Solorzano (San Carlos Clinic)
670-8755 - Dr. Javier Zuniga (San Telmo Medical Center)
634-0723 - Dr. David Arnold (San Pedro Chiropractic Clinic)
620-6736 - San Pedro Dental Clinic

ISLAND EVACUATION - AIR TRANSPORTS TO BELIZE CITY

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Both Tropic Air & Maya Island Air provide tourist evacuation from Ambergris Caye to Belize City.  From Belize City, the Belize Emergency Response Team "BERT" (see below) will be there to meet the plane and assist you from that point forward. 

Tropic Air: (501) 226-2012                                          Maya Island Air: (501) 226-2611

TROPIC AIR WEBSITE:  www.tropicair.com

MAYAN AIR WEBSITE:  www.mayanregional.com

BELIZE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM - EMERGENCY DIAL 90

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Provides tourist evacuation and other emergency and transfer services within the country of Belize.  They also provide International emergency & non-emergency service going to Merida (Mexico) and Guatemala City.

WEBSITE LINK:  www.bertbelize.org


BELIZE MEDICAL ASSOCIATES - BELIZE CITY  (501) 223-0302 /0303/0304

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5791 St. Thomas Street
Belize City, Belize
FAX:  (501) 223-1261
EMAIL:  bzemedasso@btl.net

WEBSITE:  belizemedical.com

HURRICANE EVACUATION PROCEDURE

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Remain calm, use common sense, and give assistance as needed and try to reassure others.

Preparedness Guidelines for Hurricanes 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 surges.  Evacuate to a recommended place of refuge.  Check every two hours the current Belize Weather conditions and forecast.

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
  1. Stay tuned to radio and television stations for regular bulletins.
  2. Rely only on official bulletins; do not check these over the telephone.
  3. As long as your house is inland and well built-with strong foundations and a good roof, stay at home.
  4. Use storm shutters or board windows securely, Protect outward door.
  5. Stock up on food which has a long shelf life.
  6. Check that oil and butane stoves are in working order- replenish stock of kerosene, charcoal and butane.
  7. Sterilize baths; all containers and cooking utensils to store water. If in doubt, drink boiled or treated water only.
  8. Keep flashlights, candies and storm lanterns handy along with batteries and matches.
  9. Store all garden implements and furniture inside if possible.
  10. Lighten foliage of fruit trees near buildings. If very strong winds are likely, remove all coconuts.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. Since 90 percent of hurricane casualties occur from drowning, you must evacuate islands and beaches and other vulnerable locations as early as possible.
  14. Those seeking shelter should shut off water, gas and electricity before leaving home.
  15. Pets are not allowed at shelters, you need to make your own arrangements for the safety of your pets.


DISASTER KIT

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 duffel bag.  Include:   A supply of water (a minimum of one gallon per person per day).
  1. Store water in sealed, unbreakable container.
  2. Identify the storage date and replace every six months.
  3. A change of clothing, rain gear and sturdy shoes.
  4. Blankets or sleeping bags.
  5. A first aid kit and prescription medication.
  6. A battery-powered radio, flashlight and plenty of extra batteries.
  7. Special items for infants, elderly or disabled family members.
  8. Sanitary supplies i.e, toilet paper; feminine supplies and soap.
  9. Personal identification documents such as passports, birth certificates, residency cards etc.
  10. Your mobile phone
  11. Cash and credit cards

AFTER THE STORM

  1. Remain at home or in the shelter until
    informed that it is safe to leave.
  2. Keep tuned to the radio for instructions.
  3. Beware of loose wires and report them
    immediately to the police of fire
    departments, or Belize Electricity
    Limited.
  4. Stay out of disaster areas, damaged
    buildings and flooded areas.
  5. Take extra fire precautions.
  6. Report broken sewers and mains to the
    Belize Water Services Limited.
  7. Check refrigerated food for spoilage.
  8. Drive carefully - roads may have been substantially weakened.
  9. 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