Emergency Numbers:
Police 118
Firefighters 115 – from mobile *911
Ambulance (Red Cross) 128
Hospitals, Managua:
Hopital Metropolitano Vivian Pellas
Carretera Masaya Km. 9 ¾ - 250 metros al Oeste
Phone: 255 69 00
Hospital Militar Alejandro Davila Bolaños
Lomas de Tiscapa
Phone: 222 27 63
Hospital Salud Integral
Montoya 1 cuadra al Norte, 1 cuadra al Oeste, ½ al Norte
Phone: 266 17 07
Hospital Bautista
De la casa Morales Aviles 2 cuadras al Sur y 2 cuadras al Este
Phone: 249 70 70
Dentist:
Nélinda González de Rocha
Clinica : 266-6069
Casa : 265-8408
BACKGROUND:
The Nordic countries Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden have made a common emergency plan for Nicaragua to assure a high quality of assistance to all our citizens in case of an emergency.
All Nordic citizens or persons with a residence permit in a Nordic country can contact any Nordic contact person for assistance in case of emergency. If deemed necessary the Nordic embassies will organize a crises centre at the Danish Embassy with the Swedish Embassy as back-up.
It should be stressed that it is voluntary to follow the Nordic Embassies advices. It is up to each and everyone to value his/her own situation and which steps should to be taken. The Nordic embassies recommend their citizens to register at the embassy and keep the information up-dated. Each embassy is trying to keep track of their citizens for contacts in case of an emergency.
Risk Assessment
The political situation in Nicaragua is relatively stable, but incidents might happen for example in connection with elections and student protests. The National Police has a website, please see www.policia.gob.ni for more information.
Traffic accidents are frequent due to bad road conditions and careless driving.
It is most likely that a major emergency crises will emanate from natural disaster.
Smaller earth quakes are frequently occurring. Information on the seismological movements between the two earth plates “Coco” and “Caribe”, which intersect below the surface of Managua, can be found on www.ineter.gob.ni. Tsunamis can occur as a results of earthquakes in the Pacific Ocean. Ineter has an alert warning system operating on the coast. During September-November hurricanes in the region can cause heavy rain falls and mud slides throughout the country. Nicaragua has a long chain of volcanoes and 7 of them are active (San Cristóbal, Telica, Cerro Negro, El Hoyo, Momotombo, Masaya y Concepción).
After the Mitch-catastrophe 1998 the emergency organization, Sinapred, was established for the coordination of rescue work in an emergency situation. Information about Sinapred can be found on www.sinapred.gob.ni. Sinapred has not so far been tested for a larger catastrophy, but has functioned effectively at smaller mud slides, volcano eruptions and floodings.
Crises Situation
If the emergency situation is due to a minor political unrest it is advisable to stay at home and, if possible, contact the closest contact person for advice! Listen to the local radio.
At major emergencies and crises you should be prepared to evacuate to the closest meeting place. The Nordic embassies will, in the case of crises, open a center of communication at the Danish embassy with the Swedish embassy as back-up.
Make sure that you have a small bag prepared in case you need to leave your home:
A survival kit could contain:
• Water
• Passport, ID-card, driving license
• Candles
• Cash money (both local and us$), credit cards • Canned food
• Matches
• Flash light
• Blankets or sheets
Your car should always be kept in a good condition. Make sure that you always have half a tank of diesel/gasoline. Also, it is recommended to keep a telephone list of emergency numbers and a map of Nicaragua in the gloves´ compartment.
Please note that the Nordic Embassies can not assist with food supplies o extra diesel.
Advices in the case of an earthquake
- stay calm
- do not stay on the street close to electrical wires
- stay away from windows, mirrors, gas tanks
- if you are outside try to find an open space
- if you are close to the Pacific Ocean move quickly to a higher place
In the case of gunfire or explosions, cover the windows with mattresses or carpets, close the curtains. Stay under a bed!
If a natural disaster should occuur, it is not likely that it is necessary for the Nordic community to organize a a major evacuation from Nicaragua to another contry. However, an evacuation within the country could be possible.
Please note that none of the Nordic embassies will be economically responsible in case of an evacuation. The expences will have to be paid by the person her/himself unless it is a government employee on an official travel in the country.
In case of crises the Danish Embassy will be organized into a communication center for the Nordic embassies in Managua. The Swedish embassy will function as a back up.
Embassy of Denmark
Rotonda El Güegüense 1 cuadra al Oeste, 2 cuadras al Norte, ½ cuadra al Oeste
Emergency phone: 88 22 993
Phone: 268 02 50-55
Fax: 268 80 95
E-mail: mgaamb@um.dk Web: www.ambmanagua.um.dk
Ministry of Foreign Affaires in Copenhagen:
45 33 92 00 00
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Embassy of Finland
Edificio El Centro
Rotonda El Periodista 400 metros al Norte
Avenida Naciones Unidas
Emergency phones: 852 4777, 855 9390, 855 3789
Phones: 278 1216, 278 1218
Fax: 278 2840
E-mail: sanomat.mgu@formin.fi
Ministry of Foreign Affaires in Helsinki:
358 40 545 1268
358 400 294 9131
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Embassy of Iceland
Km 8½ Carretera a Masaya, Magfor 700 metros al Oeste,
100 metros al sur, Reparto El Mirador
Phones: 276 0699, 276 1988
Fax: 278 2840
E-mail: Icemb.Managua@utn.stir.is
Ministry of Foregian Affaires in Reykjavik :
354 545 9925
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Embassy of Norway
Rotonda El Güegüense, 1 cuadra al Oeste
Emergency phone: 88-232 77
Phones: 266 5197, 266 5198, 266 5199, 266 4119, 266 4199
Fax: 266 3303
E-mail: emb.managua@mfa.no
Web: www.noruega.org.ni
Ministry of Foreign Affaires in Oslo: 47 22 24 36 00
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Embassy of Sweden
Rotonda El Güegüense, 1cuadra Oeste, 2 cuadras al Norte y 1/2 cuadra Oeste
Emergency phone: 85-228 04
Phone: 255 84 00
Fax: 266 67 78
E-mail: ambassaden.managua@sida.se Web: www.swedenabroad.com
Ministry of Foreign Affaires in Stockholm :
46 8 405 5544