Peru Emergency Numbers

Police, fire, ambulance, and other emergency service numbers for Peru. Tap any number to call. Part of 29,900+ services, 588 first aid tips, and 521 preparedness guides — offline, free, and private.

Emergency Emergencia Universal emergency number for all services 116
Fire Bomberos Fire brigade and wildfire response 116
Police Policía Law enforcement and crime reporting 105
Ambulance Ambulancia Emergency medical transport and paramedic dispatch 116

Calling Here

International dialing code: +51

Languages spoken: Spanish (82.6%), Quechua (13.9%), English (5%), Aymara (1.7%).

  • Common greetings include “Buenos días” (Good morning), “Buenas tardes” (Good afternoon), and “Buenas noches” (Good evening/night).

Hazard Preparedness

Create an Earthquake Preparedness Plan

Prepare your household for an earthquake by creating a specific plan. Identify safe spots in each room, establish meeting places (near and far), outline communication strategies, and share the plan with all members.

  • Identify safe spots in each room (under sturdy tables/desks, against interior walls away from windows/heavy objects).
  • Determine primary and secondary exit routes from your home.
  • Establish safe meeting places: one near home, one outside the neighborhood.

Acclimatization

Prevent altitude sickness in mountainous terrain by acclimatizing properly. Ascend slowly, especially above 8,000 feet (limit ~1,000 feet elevation gain per day for sleeping altitude), include rest days, hydrate well, and eat carbohydrates.

  • Plan ascent profile carefully: limit sleeping elevation gain to 1000-1500 ft per day above 8000-10000 ft.
  • Incorporate rest days (no elevation gain) every 3000 ft.
  • If possible, hike higher during the day and sleep lower.

Acclimatization

Prevent altitude sickness by acclimatizing properly. Ascend slowly, especially above 8,000 feet (limit ~1,000 feet elevation gain per day for sleeping altitude), build in rest days, stay well-hydrated, and eat carbohydrates.

  • Plan your ascent schedule to allow gradual exposure to higher elevations.
  • Rule of thumb above 8,000-10,000 ft: Ascend no more than 1,000-1,500 ft of sleeping elevation per day.
  • Include a rest day (staying at the same elevation) for every 3,000 ft gained.

Official Emergency Resources

Peru INDECI — The National Institute of Civil Defense (INDECI) is the Peruvian government agency responsible for civil defense and disaster management. It works to prevent and reduce the risk of disasters, and to prepare for and respond to them when they occur. Visit Peru INDECI →

Emergency Coverage

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