Emergency Numbers
Emergency numbers are different on each side of the island. Save them in your phone when you arrive; on this page, one tap places the call.
Updated October 2026
Emergency numbers
Use the numbers for the side of the island you are on. They are free, from a cell phone or a landline.
Hospitals
One hospital on each side, both with a 24-hour emergency room.
Dutch side
St. Maarten Medical Center
In Cay Hill, between Philipsburg and Simpson Bay.
Main lineDial 910 from a local phone+1 721 543 1111French side
Louis-Constant Fleming Hospital
In Concordia, above Marigot.
Emergency roomDial 05 90 52 26 29 from a French phone+590 590 52 26 29This week’s on-duty pharmacies are listed on our health and pharmacies page.
What to say on the phone
Stay calm and follow the operator’s lead: these are the questions you will be asked.
Where you are
The side of the island, the area, the name of the beach, hotel or a visible landmark.
What happened
Accident, illness, injury, fire, someone in trouble in the water.
Who is involved
How many people, their approximate age and condition.
How to call you back
Your number, and don’t hang up until you are told to.
Before you go
- Save the numbers on this page in your phone, along with your hotel’s name and address.
- Get travel insurance that covers medical costs, hospitalization and evacuation. On the Dutch side, care is billed at US rates.
- Keep a copy of your passport and prescriptions, on paper or on your phone.
- Watch the weather during hurricane season, from June to November: see weather and best time to visit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the emergency number in St. Maarten?
On the Dutch side, dial 911 for the police, 912 for an ambulance and 919 for the fire department. On the French side, dial 112 for all emergencies, or 15 (medical), 17 (police) and 18 (fire).
Where are the hospitals?
St. Maarten Medical Center is in Cay Hill, on the Dutch side. Louis-Constant Fleming Hospital is in Concordia, on the French side near Marigot. Both have 24-hour emergency rooms.
Who do I call for an emergency at sea?
On the Dutch side, the Coast Guard at 913. On the French side, dial 112.
Do I need travel insurance?
Yes, it is strongly recommended: hospitalization or medical evacuation is very expensive, especially on the Dutch side where care follows US rates.
Where can I find an on-duty pharmacy?
This week’s list is on our health and pharmacies page.