On Call’s Service Spotlight: Natural Disaster, Medical and Political Evacuations

At On Call, our mission is to support travelers, no matter where they are or when they need us. To give you a clearer picture of how we make this happen, we’re introducing our ‘Service Spotlight’ series, where we’ll dive into the different services that help ensure our travelers’ trips are safer, healthier, and smoother.

This month, we’re focusing on some (but not all!) of the different types of evacuations we handle around the clock, 365 days a year—medical, political, and natural disaster. This is just a glimpse of how we’re here for travelers during critical times, so stay tuned as we continue to highlight more ways we can support you and your travelers in need.

Natural Disaster Evacuation
A natural disaster evacuation involves moving individuals from an area affected by a natural disaster, such as a hurricane, earthquake, or wildfire, to a safer location. If a traveler requires emergency evacuation due to a natural disaster, On Call can arrange their transportation to the nearest safe location, provide lodging within the safe location, and make onward travel arrangements to their home or an alternate study or work location. This type of evacuation is necessary when the area becomes uninhabitable or dangerous due to the disaster, ensuring the safety and well-being of the affected individuals.

Medical Evacuation
A medical evacuation involves transporting a traveler to a medical facility that is better equipped to handle their condition. This can be due to severe illness, injury, or a medical emergency that cannot be treated at the current location.

In these scenarios, On Call can coordinate air and/or ground transportation and medical care during transportation from a medical facility to the nearest facility where appropriate medical care is available.

Political Evacuation
A political evacuation occurs when a traveler’s safety is threatened by political instability, such as unrest, violent uprisings, or other forms of instability in a foreign country. In such cases, the traveler may need to be evacuated immediately to ensure their safety. If a traveler requires emergency evacuation due to political or military events, On Call can arrange their transportation to the nearest safe location, provide lodging within the safe haven, and make onward travel arrangements to their home or an alternate location.

With On Call International, our travelers can rest assured that they have a reliable resource who is ready to assist them in times of crisis. To learn more about our global emergency assistance services, including evacuations, contact us today.

About On Call International:
When traveling, every problem is unique–a medical crisis, a political threat, even a common accident such as a missed flight. But every solution starts with customized care that ensures travelers are safe and protected. That’s why for over 30 years, On Call International has provided fully-customized travel risk management and emergency assistance services protecting millions of travelers, their families, and their organizations. Visit www.oncallinternational.com and follow us on LinkedIn to learn more.