Plan for the unexpected before you go
The best emergency response happens before an emergency occurs. Our planning system walks you through every scenario — so you can travel freely, knowing you're prepared for anything.
Your 4-step emergency planning system
Complete these four steps before every solo trip. It takes 30 minutes and could make an enormous difference.
Register with Your Embassy
Use the STEP program (US) or your country's equivalent to register travel plans. This ensures you receive emergency alerts and can be located if needed.
Set Up a Check-In System
Agree on a check-in schedule with at least 2 trusted contacts at home. Specify what they should do if they don't hear from you within 24 hours.
Prepare Your Emergency Card
A physical laminated card with: passport number, travel insurance details, local emergency numbers, 2 emergency contact numbers, blood type, and allergies.
Know Your Escape Routes
For every destination, research: nearest hospital, your country's embassy address, and at least 2 different ways to get to the airport from your accommodation.
Build your personal emergency plan
Fill in your details below. Print this form and leave a copy with your emergency contacts before you depart.
Personal Emergency Information
Complete this template and share it with 2+ trusted people at home before any solo trip.
Emergency numbers worldwide
Save these numbers to your phone before you travel. Screenshot this page for offline reference.
Japan
- Police110
- Ambulance/Fire119
- English Helpline03-3501-0110
Thailand
- Emergency191
- Tourist Police1155
- Ambulance1669
Portugal
- Emergency112
- Police (PSP)213 421 634
- Tourist Line800 208 208
Australia
- Emergency000
- Police (non-urgent)131 444
- Crisis Line13 11 14
Iceland
- Emergency112
- Coast Guard545 2000
- Tourist Info800 8060
Global Resources
- InterpolLyon HQ
- UNHCR+81 82-822-2515
- International SOS+81 82-822-2515
What to do if…
Pre-planned responses for the most common emergency scenarios faced by solo female travelers.
Your accommodation is unsafe
- 1.Do not confront — leave with your essentials immediately.
- 2.Go to the lobby or a public area with other people.
- 3.Call your travel insurance emergency line for hotel assistance.
- 4.Book alternative accommodation using your emergency card funds.
- 5.Report the situation to local police and the platform you booked on.
Your wallet or passport is stolen
- 1.Report to local police within 24 hours and get a police report number.
- 2.Contact your country's nearest embassy or consulate immediately.
- 3.Cancel all cards via your banking app or emergency numbers.
- 4.Access emergency funds via Western Union or Wise using a trusted contact.
- 5.Apply for emergency travel documentation at your embassy.
You feel you're being followed
- 1.Move immediately to a busy, well-lit public space — a café, shop, or hotel.
- 2.Alert a staff member of the situation. Ask them to call the police.
- 3.Do not go to your accommodation. Do not get into your vehicle alone.
- 4.Activate your personal alarm. Call your emergency contact.
- 5.When safe, call local police and file a report for your records.
You have a medical emergency
- 1.Call the local emergency number immediately (save this before you travel).
- 2.Show your emergency card to medical staff — blood type, allergies, medications.
- 3.Call your travel insurance emergency line for medical assistance coordination.
- 4.Contact your emergency person at home to notify family and assist remotely.
- 5.Document everything for insurance — photos, receipts, doctor's reports.