Emergency Numbers in Jamaica: What to Save Before You Go
If you need urgent help in Jamaica, dial 119 for police or 110 for ambulance and fire — save these before you travel, since cell signal and local knowledge can be harder to find in the moment you actually need them.
What are the emergency numbers in Jamaica?
- Police: 119
- Ambulance: 110
- Fire: 110
- Hurricane updates: 116
These numbers are current as of July 2, 2026. Program them into your phone on arrival so they're accessible even without a data connection.
What should I do if I lose my passport or it's stolen?
First, report the loss or theft to the local police and get a crime reference number — the U.S. Embassy will need this. Then contact the U.S. Embassy or consulate to begin the replacement process; the Embassy can issue a new passport for lost or stolen documents.
How do I contact the U.S. Embassy in Jamaica?
- Address: 142 Old Hope Road, Kingston 6, Jamaica, West Indies
- Main phone (also used for after-hours emergencies): +876-702-6000
- American Citizen Services email: KingstonACS@state.gov
If you're abroad and need help reaching U.S. consular support, you can also call +1-202-501-4444 (from outside the U.S.) or +1-888-407-4747 (from the U.S. or Canada), both available 24/7.
Beyond passport replacement, the Embassy can help report crimes to local police, provide a list of local attorneys, assist in finding medical care, contact relatives on your behalf, and in some cases provide emergency loans for repatriation or limited medical support.
What about medical emergencies, especially outside Kingston or Montego Bay?
Medical care in Jamaica is more limited than in the United States. Comprehensive emergency medical services are concentrated in Kingston and Montego Bay, with smaller public hospitals in each parish. Jamaica's Emergency Medical Services Unit also operates from six fire stations across the island, including Ironshore (St. James), Negril (Westmoreland), Lucea (Hanover), Falmouth (Trelawny), and Linstead (St. Catherine).
For non-emergency health system inquiries, Jamaica's Ministry of Health & Wellness Emergency Medical Care can be reached Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, at 876-633-8172 or 876-633-7771.
Because specialty care may require transfer to Kingston, Montego Bay, or even abroad in severe cases, make sure your travel insurance covers medical evacuation before you go.
FAQ
What's the single most important number to save before I arrive? Police (119) and ambulance/fire (110) cover most emergencies. Hurricane updates are available at 116.
Can the U.S. Embassy give me money if I'm stranded? In some cases, yes — the Embassy can provide emergency loans for repatriation or limited medical support, though this isn't guaranteed for every situation.
Is emergency care available everywhere in Jamaica? No. Comprehensive emergency medical services are centered in Kingston and Montego Bay, with smaller hospitals in each parish and EMS units based at six fire stations around the island.
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