Emergencies Abroad
- Local emergency service (NOTE: 911 is not a universal emergency number). The U.S. Department of State provides a list of Emergency ‘911’ numbers abroad.
- Onsite program staff: Director or On-Call Number
- NMSU Police Department 24-hours Emergency Dispatch: (+1) 575-646-3311
- NMSU Education Abroad: (+1) 575-646-5107
Medical Emergencies
Go immediately to the nearest physician or hospital, and when able, contact NMSU's international health insurance provide GeoBlue. Call the GeoBlue Global Health and Safety Team at +1.610.254.8771. GeoBlue maintains a 24/7 call center to assist you with everything from routine requests to complex medical situations. They will coordinate emergency services with a worldwide network of Regional Physician Advisors and take the appropriate action to assist and monitor your medical care until the situation is resolved.More Resources
- Please see the U.S. Department of State Emergencies website for additional information.
- The U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs in Washington, D.C. aids U.S. citizens needing emergency assistance. The US State Department’s Crisis Emergency Center telephone number in Washington, D.C. is (+1) 202-501-4444.
- If you are not an American citizen, contact the consulate for your country of citizenship.
