Cayman Islands flagEmergency Services Guide

Emergency numbers, response times, hospital systems, and trauma centers in Cayman Islands

• Emergency Number: 911 for all services

• Ambulance Response: 10-15 minutes in urban areas, 20-30 minutes in rural areas

• Hospital Coverage: Primary healthcare through Cayman Islands Health Services Authority

• Trauma Care: George Town Hospital provides primary emergency and trauma services

• Language Support: English is primary language for all emergency services

Emergency Numbers

Universal

911

Police

911

Fire

911

Medical

911

Other Numbers

Coast Guard: 949-7700
Poison Control: 345-949-8600

Response Times

Urban Areas

~12 min

Rural Areas

~25 min

Response times vary by island location and proximity to emergency services

Hospital System

System Type: public

Public healthcare system with one main hospital and several clinics across Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman

Coverage Rating:7.5/10

Major Trauma Centers

George Town Hospital provides primary emergency and trauma care for the Cayman Islands

George Town

Specialized Care:

  • Emergency Department
  • Basic Trauma Care

Language Support

English Available: Yes

All emergency services operate exclusively in English