Emergency List

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While security is one of CS main concerns, there is always a rest of risk while traveling. The CS-community is willing to help out in many situations but in cases of accidents, crimes or loss of property the options to act are limited.

General Tips:

Be prepared! Read the Tips for Surfers and Hosts
If necessary contact the local police / ambulance (List of emergency phone numbers worldwide.)
If other couchsurfers are involved contact the Safety Administrator. Tell them as many details as possible about your experience. CouchSurfing will investigate and determine the best course of action. If necessary leave a negative reference.
If your host doesn´t respond, always keep alternatives in mind. (big cities: (www.hihostels.com f.e.) or www.hospitalityclub.org)

Just in Case:

As a host, why not point out fire exits and/or extinguishers? Any other safety info that might come in handy can be given to guests, i.e., what to do in the rare event of an earthquake.

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