ILLUSTRATIVE SCENARIO · Disasters, home & health
Sudden illness in the middle of the night
You develop severe symptoms at home and are unsure whom to contact.
This is an illustrative situation, not a reported incident.
You develop severe symptoms at home and are unsure whom to contact.
How to reduce the risk
- Know the nearest emergency hospital and insurer assistance number.
- Keep medications, allergies and emergency contacts documented securely.
If it happens, do this first
- Call 911 for suspected life-threatening symptoms such as breathing difficulty or altered consciousness.
- State your location, symptoms and callback number.
- Ask a trusted person or building staff for help where safe.