Calling Here
International dialing code: +250
Languages spoken: Kinyarwanda (88%), French (10%), English (5%), Swahili (1%).
- Common greetings in Kinyarwanda include “Muraho” (Hello) and “Amakuru?” (How are you?).
Hazard Preparedness
Create a Flood Emergency Plan
Prepare your household for potential flooding by creating a specific emergency plan. Identify your flood risk, establish evacuation routes to higher ground, create a communication plan, and assemble necessary supplies.
- Determine your specific flood risk (check flood maps, know local flood history).
- Identify safe evacuation routes to higher ground.
- Establish a family communication plan (including out-of-area contact).
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.
Compile a List of Emergency Contacts
Ensure quick access to crucial numbers by compiling a comprehensive emergency contact list. Include family members, close friends, doctors, schools, work, and local emergency services (police, fire, hospital non-emergency lines).
- Gather essential contact information: Family members (cell, home, work, email), Out-of-area contact.
- Include: Close friends/neighbors, Work/School contacts, Doctors/Specialists/Dentist, Pharmacy.
- Add: Veterinarian (if pets), Insurance providers (home, auto, health), Utility companies, Landlord/Property manager.
Emergency Coverage
Emergency Numbers in Related Countries
Police, fire, and ambulance numbers for related countries.
