Emergency Information
For any life-threatening emergency in Colombia, call 123 immediately. English-speaking operators may not always be available — have your address ready in Spanish.
En caso de emergencia con riesgo de vida, llame al 123.
Emergency Numbers
Hospitals & Clinics
These are switchboard numbers for calling ahead or coordinating arrival — a hospital line cannot dispatch an ambulance. For a life-threatening emergency call 123 or 132 instead.
Official Sources
Always verify emergency information from official channels. Ignore unverified social media reports.
UNGRD — Disaster Management
Official disaster response coordination
Cruz Roja Colombiana
Red Cross aid and shelters
Alcaldía de Cali
Local government updates
SGC — Seismological Service
Real-time earthquake data
IDEAM — Weather & Hydrology
Weather warnings and rainfall
Migración Colombia
For foreigners needing documentation help
Earthquake Safety Reminders
- •During: Drop, cover, hold. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. If outdoors, move to open space away from buildings.
- •After: Check for gas leaks (smell). Turn off gas at main valve if you smell it. Do not use elevators.
- •Aftershocks: Expect them for hours or days. Same rules apply — drop, cover, hold.
- •Water: Fill bathtubs and containers with clean water if pressure is still available.
- •Communication: Text instead of calling to reduce network congestion. WhatsApp works when regular calls fail.
- •Foreigners: Contact your embassy. Register with STEP (US), FAN Assistance (UK), or your country's equivalent.
This page is maintained for public safety. Information verified against official Colombian emergency services.