π¨ Emergency: When Things Go Wrong
Plain English: Hospitals, lost passport/phone/card, scams, and no-network survival.
Technical SOPs for when plans fail. Most steps are national; Shanghai Safety adds city detail.
β Stuck? Use the Symptom Index.
π₯ Life Safety
- Hospital Access β Finding international departments and pediatrician routing.
- Insurance & Hospital Bills β Direct bill vs pay-and-claim, claim document pack.
- Safety & Common Scams β Avoiding social engineering attacks and environmental hazards.
- Shanghai Safety Guide β Real-world security profile and local defense strategies.
- Emergency Contacts Card β Printable reference card with critical numbers and phrases.
π Document & Asset Recovery
- Lost Passport β Embassy routing and emergency ID provisioning.
- Lost or Stolen Phone β Lock phone remotely, freeze payment apps, recover SIM card.
- Lost or Stolen Bank Card β Freeze card, secure payment apps, request replacement.
π Medical & Prescription
- Prescription Medication & Chronic Care β Getting prescription refills and managing chronic conditions.
π‘ Connectivity Failure
- Network Outages β VPN failover and offline navigation.