Emergencies in George Town

Good to Know

• 911 works the same way as in the United States — it is the single number to call for police, fire, or ambulance anywhere in George Town and the wider Cayman Islands.
• For non-emergency police matters (e.g. filing a report after the fact), the George Town Police Station on Elgin Avenue can be reached directly rather than tying up the 911 line.
• Anonymous crime tips can be given via the Confidential Tip Line or the Cayman Crime Stoppers app if you'd rather not give your name.
• If you're a US citizen, enrolling in the State Department's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a useful extra step so the US Embassy can reach you in a wider emergency.
• For any life-threatening emergency in Grand Cayman, call 911 for an ambulance — the Cayman Islands Hospital (Anthony S. Eden Hospital) is the main public facility handling serious trauma and accident cases.
• Doctors Hospital and Health City Camana Bay are private facilities; expect to pay upfront or show proof of insurance, and after-hours emergency care at Doctors Hospital carries an additional charge.
• Health City's Camana Bay ER is a short drive (roughly 10-15 minutes) north of downtown George Town along the Seven Mile Beach corridor, not directly in the town center — useful to know if you're weighing which ER is closest.
• Health insurance is mandatory for residents in the Cayman Islands, and hospitals will generally expect proof of coverage or ability to pay, even in emergencies, so travel/health insurance is strongly advised for nomads.