IMergenies Care, aid organization in Moncarapacho, Algarve, Portugal

Since 2021, Boutique Guesthouse-Moncarapacho has been a member of iMergencies Care, an aid organization that provides additional security and safety in the Algarve.

They ensure that foreigners who are not fluent in Portuguese are quickly and adequately assisted in (often) their native language.

So instead of the national emergency number 112, members like us can call the local iMergencies number.

iMergencies was founded around 15 years ago by a Dutchman and a Portuguese. Their office is located right here in our village of Moncarapacho and is reachable 24/7 in case of emergency.

They have our data on file and know exactly where we live. They collaborate with local and regional emergency services such as the police, fire department, and ambulance.

Photo: our old Portuguese house before renovation

Additionally, iMergencies uses an advanced process to obtain the exact route to our home and immediately pass it on to the alerted emergency service.

Here, street names and house numbers are very difficult to find without the correct GPS coordinates. Without the help of iMergencies, ambulances or police often lose a lot of valuable time because they cannot find the address themselves.

iMergencies Tourist Card
For our guests, we have taken out special insurance. iMergencies provides 24/7 assistance, often in your native language, to guests of Boutique Guesthouse-Moncarapacho who have fallen ill or been involved in an accident.

This (mandatory) insurance costs €0.35 per person, per day, and is listed on your booking invoice. Upon arrival, you will receive a special iMergencies Tourist Card with their contact details. A reassuring thought!

Renting a GPS Alarm Button & Tracker
It is also possible to request a personal alarm from them. In emergencies, help can be requested by pressing the alarm button, initiating a direct voice call and SMS. For example, if you are on the beach and become unwell, they will immediately know your location! Read more on their own website iMergencies.

Photo: our village square in Moncarapacho

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