MOVING TO PUERTO VALLARTA TIPS, EMERGENCY PLAN & INFORMATION
You’re moving to Puerto Vallarta and it’s an exciting time. Here are a few things that will make life easier, and more organized in case something unexpected happens. No one likes to think about emergences or worse. Having everything organized gives us piece of mind, and therefore less stress.
Create a emergency file.
It’s important to have a Emergency file ready and records. Designate a place in your home to keep it all drawer, a file cabinet, a closet shelf —and tell someone where that place is. Make sure that same person can access it. Remember to update them regularly. Outdated information is as useless as no information at all.
What to put in my emergency file?
Emergency Contacts- Compile a comprehensive list of emergency contacts, both local and international—names, emails, phone numbers, relationship to you. Keep this list updated and give a copy to a trusted friend or neighbor.
Medications & Doctors info - Compile a list of your meds by name and dosage, and contact info for all your doctor(s), both local and international.
Insurance info- List your blood type, any allergies, and include a copy of your insurance information. Keep the list updated and give a copy to a trusted friend or neighbor.
Medical History- List your blood type, any allergies, important medical information, medical history. Make sure to include all immunization records. Make sure you check that you have all the up-to-date vaccines you need. Ask your doctor and/or check CDC here https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list
Pets- If you have pets, designate a trusted friend to care for them if you are unable to do so—and let that friend know they are your designated caregiver. Compile a list of these caregivers, their contact info, your vet’s name and contact info, any meds your pets are taking, and any other necessary things to know about your babies.
Escritura- If you’re a homeowner, make a copy of the first few pages of your escritura and add this to your emergency file.
Legal information- any important legal information they may need, Your will ect.
Create a emergency card.
In the case of an emergency, it makes everything much easier if you have all your important information compiled in one place. We suggest in addition to your file also create a card. Keep it in your wallet or purse.
Medication allergies and a list of medications you take.
Blood type.
Emergency contact information (preferably a blood relative). Include name, relationship, phone number, address, and email address.
Insurance information
Health or medical issues
Register with your consulate.
In an emergency, they will have your back. Keep this information somewhere in your place. Incase you ever need it.
Canadian Consulate Information
To register with the Canadian Consulate: Registration of Canadians Abroad - Travel.gc.ca
Address
Plaza Peninsula, Local Sub F
Boulevard Francisco Medina Ascencio 2485
Zona Hotelera Norte
48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal. Mexico
Telephone (+52) 322 293 0098 (+52) 332 293 0099
Fax -(+52) 322 293-2829
Email -pvrta@international.gc.ca
Emergency contact information
https://travel.gc.ca/assistance/emergency-assistance
American Consulate Information
To register with the US Consulate: Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (state.gov) .
Address
Puerto Vallarta Consular Agency
Paseo de los Cocoteros #85, Sur Paradise Plaza,
Interior local L-7 Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit C.P. 63732
Telephone
From Mexico: 33-4624-2102, From the U.S.: 1-844 528-6611
Email: conagencypuertov@state.gov
Emergency Contact
Vallarta Consular Agency | U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Mexico
24-Hour Emergency Number (from Mexico): 55-5080-2000, ext. 0
24-Hour Emergency Number (from U.S.): 011-52-55-5080-2000, ext.
Access to your home.
Access to your home.
Make sure that someone has access to your home. Some condos ask that owners provide door keys; if you are incapacitated, It’s important that someone can enter to assist you. Get need paperwork or funds. The police are not allowed to do so until a court order has been issued—do you really want to wait that long? If you live alone, make a pact with a friend to check on each other regularly.
Record of all Passwords.
Give a trusted friend or family member a copy of all passwords. Including banking, social account and your phone. These may need to be accessed in an emergency. This should include- social media, banking, investments, any online banking, ect. In the event of a death or situation your incapacitated your family might need this.
Activate Find my iPhone.
This might save your life. Having it or a similar tracking program activated is a great security to have turned on in case of an accident ect.
Decide who you want to make medical decisions for you.
Or in case of death pick up your remains from the funeral home.
Keep in mind, the only people that can are blood relatives, (legally). If you DO NOT want your blood relative(s) to handle this or be involved, then there is an Affidavit that must be notarized and filed. We suggest you contact Pam Thompson is for help with this.
Emergency contact list by the phone.
On January 9, 2017, 911 was put into service in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit, replacing all previous emergency numbers for fire, paramedic, lifeguards and police.
These include 060 for local police, 061 for state and Federal District judicial police, 065 for the Red Cross, 066 for the national system for citizen emergencies, 068 for fire emergencies and 080 for security and emergency calls.
Electricity (CFE - Federal Electricity Commission) - 071, 322-225-5555
Green Angels (free road-side assistance) – 078 from any Mexican phone Or 52-(311) 218-1624 from our of country phone
Hospital and Medical Services.
CMQ Hospital - 365 Basilio Badillo, Old Town since 1982. - 322-223-1919 and 223-2423
CMQ Premiere Hospital - 1749 Ave. Francisco Villa, near Pitillal and between Walmart and Soriana - For further info Hospital CMQ. Phone: 322-226-6500.
Cornerstone - 136 Ave. Los Tules across from Plaza Caracol, hotel zone - 322-224-9400, 226-3700
Hospiten (was Amerimed) - 3970 Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascensio, across from Plaza Marina. 24 Beds in all. Hospiten Vallarta. Tel: 322-226-2080
I.M.S.S. - Phone: 322-224-3838
Hospital Medic Air
Our team is organized to work 24 / 7 and the doctors and nurses are ready to serve you, even the specialists are available 24 hours a day.
Carretera Tepic Puerto Vallarta, No 67 Sur, Mezcales, Nayarit.
Tel: (329) 296-5444
www.medicair.com.mxSan Javier
Quality services in diagnosis and treatment Trained staff ready to treat any medical needs you have.
Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio No. 2760 esq. María Montessori, Zona Hotelera Norte, Puerto Vallarta
(322) 226-1010
www.sanjavier.com.mxMedassist Hospital - 358 Manuel M. Dieguez, South Side (photo left) - 322-223-0656, 223-0444. Website for Hospital Medasist
Red Cross/Cruz Roja - Rio Balsas y Rio Plata streets, Col Lopez Mateos (only Spanish) - 322-222-1533, 222-4973
Red Cross/Cruz Roja- Calle Dinamarca esq. Noruega 580, Pitillal (only Spanish) - 322-224-4000, 299-5600, 299-5601
Diagnóstico Integral Vallarta
Highly qualified specialists and staff. Leaders in basically all areas of diagnosis.
Francisco Villa 1456, Colonia Los Sauces, Puerto Vallarta.
Teléfono: (322) 224-804.9
www.div.com.mxEmergency Phone Numbers for Bucerias & La Cruz
Numbers for the Police Department in case of emergency are 291-0049 and 291-0666.
General emergency number: 066
Police, Bucerias & La Cruz: 298-1020
Civil Protection (Fire, Ambulance): 291-0295
Ambulance, Santa Rosa Clinic: 298-0157
English speaking Ambulance Service.
Put this on a magnet on your fridge & in your phone. You never know when or where you’ll need it.
Ambulancias Aura (322-209-0622) We suggest you also consider contacting Pam Thompson. In an emergency you can then ask them to call Pam Thompson to advise where to take you. She also arranges for the physicians to be ready and waiting at the hospital.
We keep Pam Thompson’s phone number (322-107-7007) in our speed dial and her email (pamela@healthcareresourcespv.com) in your email contacts. Pam should be your first call in an emergency.
**We suggest contacting Pam Thompson and ask about her different services This lady is an invaluable resource in an emergency make sure to contact her and at least get some information. https://healthcareresourcespv.com/
Check out the CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan HERE. I love it because of the details. It’s worth a look. :)
I hope you enjoyed this blog and it helped you be more prepared.
Leslie
