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OceanHideaway
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Death, Arrest, Hospitalization ~> CALL THE CONSULATE

8 years ago

As a reminder, once again...

In the event of Death, Accident, Hospital of an Expat, contact the Consulate of the country for that person.

Do not take authority or you may be taking liability.

Do not agree to make family contact,

Do not make arrangements for surgery, services, etc.

DO NOT ENTER THE HOUSE OR DOMICILE

DO NOT REMOVE PAPERS, DOCUMENTS, PASSPORTS.

CONTACT THE CONSULATE

The US Consulate in Guayaquil 04 371 7000
From outside Ecuador 1 593 4 371 7000

The line is on 24/7
The dispatch will speak basic English to take your name and number
The Consular Officer on duty for Emergency will be contacted immediately and call back.

FYI
I am one of two official Wardens in the Salinas area. The other is Amy Prisco, who owns and operates ReMax Salinas and Pioneer Travel.

We are the liaison with the Consulate in this area.

Dana Cameron is also a Warden in Guayaquil.

The old warden system was a phone tree for emergencies, but is no longer in effect or use since Everyone can sign up to receive notification of Messages from the Consulate.

And you should!

Also... sign up for the Smart Traveller Enrollment Plan... the link is on the consular page.

Canada also has a similar program.

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