Emergency Services Guide
Emergency numbers, response times, hospital systems, and trauma centers in Grenada
• Emergency Number: 911 (police, fire, medical)
• Ambulance Response: 15-30 minutes in urban areas (St. George's), 30-45+ minutes in rural/island areas
• Hospital Coverage: Public healthcare system with St. George's General Hospital as primary facility; limited private options
• Trauma Centers: St. George's General Hospital provides emergency and trauma care; limited specialized services
• Language Support: English is official language; all emergency services operate in English
• International Visitors: Travel/health insurance strongly recommended; no reciprocal healthcare agreements with most countries
Emergency Numbers
Universal
911
Police
911
Fire
911
Medical
911
Other Numbers
Response Times
Urban Areas
~20 min
Rural Areas
~40 min
Response times vary significantly; urban areas (St. George's) average 15-30 minutes, while rural and outer island areas may exceed 45 minutes due to geographic dispersion and limited ambulance resources.
Hospital System
Grenada operates a primarily public healthcare system with St. George's General Hospital as the main tertiary facility. Limited private healthcare options exist. Rural and outer island areas have basic health centers with limited emergency capabilities. Healthcare infrastructure is constrained by island geography and limited resources.
Major Trauma Centers
St. George's General Hospital is the primary trauma and emergency care facility for Grenada. It serves as the national referral center for all emergency cases. Specialized trauma services are limited; complex cases may require medical evacuation to Trinidad and Tobago or other regional centers.
Specialized Care:
- Emergency Medicine
- General Surgery
- Orthopedics
- Limited ICU services
Language Support
English is Grenada's official language. All emergency services, hospitals, and medical personnel communicate in English. No language barriers for English speakers.
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