In the United States, you dial 911 only for an emergency. Here is a list of emergency numbers for people traveling abroad. OCONUS Emergency Contact Link.
Bonus link #1: Websites of U.S. Embassies, Consulates, and Diplomatic Missions along with addresses and contact information.
Bonus Link #2: The MAPSHOP. Paper maps (just in case), and where to buy them in advance of your departure.
Bonus Link #3: Carrying large sums of cash can be problematic. Here is a link where Pre-Paid charge cards can be purchased.
Bonus Link #4: Political and economic situations overseas can go South rapidly. Monitor what is going on in your destination for at least a couple of weeks prior to departure. This is a link to the US State Department Travel Advisory Web Site.
Bonus Link #5: Becoming ill overseas and requiring emergency treatment, personal evacuation or evacuaction of remains back to the States can be very expensive. Here is a link to some travel insurance providers. Your travel agency can provide additional carriers.
Lastly, share a copy of your itinerary, daily schedule, hotels, mode of travel, cities, people visited if any, etc. with a relative or trusted agent back home. Don't forget to bring along a copy of your medical prescriptions and foto copies of your US Passport and credit cards. A good rule of thumb is to make sure your US Passport does not expire for at least six months after your travel departure date.
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