Emergency numbers and crisis hotlines in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

This page lists 2 records for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. Source information and verification status vary and are shown per record. These statuses do not confirm live availability; verify details locally and with the cited provider or authority when available.

SH · Africa · Sub-Saharan Africa

2 hotlines1 source checked

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Emergency numbers

Police · Fire · Ambulance

999 911

British Overseas Territory. 999 on Saint Helena; 911 on Ascension.

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Status: source checked

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St Helena Safeguarding Directorate

Safeguarding Directorate St Helena

Child protection · business hours

Verified Apr 22, 2026

+290 22713

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