Emergency Services Guide · American SamoaEmergency Services Guide in American Samoa
Emergency numbers, response times, hospital systems, and trauma centers
• Emergency Number: 911 (universal emergency services)
• Ambulance Response: 10-15 minutes in urban areas, 20-30 minutes in rural regions
• Healthcare: Limited public healthcare system with primary medical center in Pago Pago
• Language Support: English and Samoan widely spoken in emergency services
Emergency Numbers
Universal
911
Police
911
Fire
911
Medical
911
Other Numbers
Response Times
Urban Areas
~12 min
Rural Areas
~25 min
Emergency response times vary due to limited infrastructure and geographic challenges of island territory
Hospital System
Limited public healthcare system with primary medical center in Pago Pago, supplemented by US federal healthcare support
Major Trauma Centers
Single primary medical center with limited advanced trauma capabilities
Specialized Care:
- Basic emergency care
Language Support
Emergency services operate primarily in English, with Samoan translation available
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