Practice the everyday.
Work out routes to your clinic, pharmacy, and familiar places, including a backup way to get there.
Feel more prepared, every day
Know your way.
Find your footing.
A little local knowledge helps with the everyday. Explore transport, emergency planning, consumer questions, and ways to check who you’re dealing with.
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LOCAL KNOWLEDGE.
THOUGHTFUL NEXT STEPS.
THOUGHTFUL NEXT STEPS.
Make a contact plan.
Confirm emergency contacts, your address in Spanish, and who can help you communicate locally.
Leave room to check.
Verify identities and written terms through independent contact details before making a payment or sharing personal information.
From the field guide
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Safety, emergencies & getting around
Prepare a local emergency plan and explore transport, utilities, and everyday safety.
Reviewed by the site ownerProtecting yourself as a consumer
Learn what to check before paying a professional and where to look for consumer help.
Reviewed by the site ownerRecognizing scams & fraud
Explore reported patterns, professional verification, and questions to ask before sending money.
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