International SOS Service Available
Georgetown University has contracted with International SOS (SOS) to provide worldwide travel services for faculty, staff, and students. These services will enhance the safety and emergency resources available to members of the University community traveling overseas on University business or sanctioned academic work or research. The following services are provided under Georgetown’s agreement with SOS:
- Security evacuation services which provide for emergency evacuations prompted by political instability or natural disaster.
- Medical services ranging from telephone advice and referrals to full-scale medical evacuation by private air ambulance. The SOS network of multilingual specialists operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year from Alarm Centers located around the world.
- Online database of information which offers a variety of health, safety and security resources for international travelers. These include country travel reports, security advice, pandemic preparedness information, vaccination requirements, and the ability to store an online itinerary that can be accessed in the event of an emergency.
In order to access benefits and begin taking advantage of these resources please visit the Risk Management International SOS page.
It is recommended that while traveling abroad you keep a wallet-size membership card with you that lists the GU group membership number and the SOS Alarm Center emergency phone numbers. Members can print their card from the SOS website. Should you need assistance while you are abroad, contact the relevant SOS Alarm Center as indicated on your wallet card. SOS will contact Georgetown to confirm that you are covered by this program.
It is important to understand that SOS is not health insurance. The University continues to require students, faculty and staff traveling outside the U.S. on University business to maintain adequate health insurance while abroad. In some cases worker’s compensation benefits may be available for University employees.
September 4, 2007
