An emergency abroad is harder to manage when you are unsure which number to call, where you are, or how to reach the people who care about you. A simple plan can remove some of that uncertainty before you travel.
Learn the local emergency numbers before you need them
ProtectSmartly’s Help tab detects your country from GPS and shows police, ambulance, and fire numbers for 192 countries. It is designed to give you one-tap access to the numbers shown for your location. Confirm the current country coverage and calling behavior in the live app before relying on it.
Set up trusted contacts before your trip
Add the people you want in your safety circle and review their contact details. ProtectSmartly supports priority levels for contacts, and you can chat with contacts who use the app. Make sure everyone understands what an alert means and how they should respond.
Know exactly how SOS works
Press and hold the SOS button for 3 seconds. A 5-second countdown follows, and you can cancel during the countdown. If the alert is sent, your chosen contacts can receive your GPS location by email with a map link. Contacts who use the app can also receive a push notification.
Keep your phone ready
Allow the permissions the app needs, keep your battery charged, and remember that alerts depend on connectivity and recipient availability. An app cannot guarantee delivery or emergency-service response.
Save important medical details
Emergency info can show details such as blood type, age, height, weight, and allergies on your Home screen. Review the entries before you travel and only add information you want available in that context.
Use check-ins for ordinary travel updates
Check-in lets you send an “I’m safe” message to chosen contacts or save the check-in to your history only. Use it when you arrive, leave, or change plans. It is not a substitute for contacting emergency services during an immediate emergency.
SOS & Safety Alerts is not a replacement for calling emergency services. In an emergency, call your local emergency number.