Students should carry their emergency contact information with them at all times. This should include the name of the on-site program coordinator and OISP staff. In the event of an emergency, students should be aware of the resources listed below.
OISP Emergency Cell Phone Number: 1.617.755.5502
They are your advocates while you are abroad and provide useful assistance in emergencies. It is advisable to register at the Consular section of the nearest US embassy or consulate. This will make it easier if someone at home needs to locate you urgently or in the unlikely event that you need to be evacuated in an emergency. This is especially true if you are traveling independently, not on a school-sponsored trip. Also, if your passport is lost or stolen, you will need to report this to the nearest embassy. If you are already registered with them, it will make the process smoother. Should you become ill or injured, the embassy/consulate will supply you with a list of local physicians and medical facilities. If the illness should become serious, they will contact your school, family, or friends.
Should you find yourself in legal difficulty, contact a consular officer immediately. They cannot serve as your legal counsel but they can provide you with a list of local attorneys who speak English and who may have had experience in representing US citizens. If you get arrested, consular officials will visit you; advise you of your rights under local laws; ensure that you are held under humane conditions; and are treated fairly under local law. Remember, if you are detained, under international agreements and practice, you have the right to talk to the US consul.
SOS Scholastic Traveler is a full medical and security assistance program, providing students with comprehensive protection and complete peace of mind. As with medical evacuations, International SOS is on standby around the world to help Members who find themselves caught in civil unrest or potential turmoil. SOS monitors world events and when necessary will arrange for security evacuations to the nearest safe haven. In the past few years, SOS security teams and chartered aircraft have evacuated Members from hotspots in the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. While not all incidents result in an evacuation, daily security information at the SOS website and via email updates gives clients the latest news and analysis to help avoid problems and to assist in risk management assessment. Students will be given a card with contact phone numbers. For more information: http://www.internationalsos.com/members_home/login/login.cfm.
24-Hour Worldwide Emergency Helpline-call collect 1-715-342-4104
This service comes with your International Student Identity Card (ISIC). The Assistance Service will help: locate medical care and coordinate with doctors and hospitals to confirm coverage and arrange settlement of medical bills; locate an attorney or bondsman in the event of legal difficulties; arrange emergency medical evacuation (including transportation and treatment en route); assist in the replacement of stolen passports and tickets; relay emergency communications; and other general assistance in problems or questions. Please use only in a genuine emergency.Northeastern University Student Health Plan(NUSHP) 301-656-4152 (call collect from anywhere in the world) NUSHP's Worldwide Assistance Services offers: location of local medical care; medical monitoring; prescription assistance; emergency medical payment advances; visit by family arrangements; and repatriation of remains. They provide additional information services including: passport & visa; cultural events; travel advisories; inoculation & immunization; exchange rates; embassies & consulates location; temperature & weather; legal referral & advance bail; lost baggage tracking; translation & interpretation; emergency messaging; emergency ticket replacement; lost documents; and emergency funds advance.
Emergency Cell Phone Number: 1.617.755.5502
