Travel Safety Checklist
Because the best adventures are the ones where everyone comes home safely
Interactive Safety Checklist
Check off items as you complete them. Your progress is saved locally.
Pre-Trip Documentation
Health & Medical Prep
Communication Plan
On-Ground Safety
Emergency Contact Cards
Create Your Emergency Card
Fill out this form to generate a wallet-sized emergency card for each traveler
Universal Emergency Numbers
International Emergency
Works in most countries
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US State Dept (from abroad)
For US citizens
+1-202-501-4444
UK Foreign Office
For UK citizens
+44-20-7008-5000
Travel Insurance
24/7 assistance line
[Your Policy #]
Group Medical Information Sheet
Confidential Medical Information
Keep one copy with group leader, one with each traveler
Privacy Note: This information should only be shared with trusted group members and used only in medical emergencies.
Crisis Communication Plan
If Someone Goes Missing
- 1. Check all communication channels (phone, messages, social media)
- 2. Contact their accommodation
- 3. Check with other group members and recent contacts
- 4. After 2-4 hours, contact local police
- 5. Notify embassy/consulate
- 6. Contact their emergency contacts
Medical Emergency
- 1. Call local emergency number immediately
- 2. Stay with the person, keep them calm
- 3. Contact their insurance provider
- 4. Notify their emergency contacts
- 5. Document everything for insurance
- 6. Arrange translation help if needed
Group Check-In Protocol
Daily Check-ins
- • Morning: Quick message in group chat
- • Evening: Location share before bed
- • Activity changes: Notify group
Emergency Signals
- • "RED": Immediate help needed
- • "YELLOW": Uncomfortable situation
- • "CHECK": Request welfare check
Printable Safety Resources
Complete Checklist
All categories in one printable PDF
Emergency Cards
Wallet-sized emergency info cards
Medical Forms
Group medical information sheets
Travel Safe, Travel Smart
Being prepared doesn't mean expecting the worst—it means being ready for anything