# Emergency contacts and protocols on the trail

> 💡 **Quick Summary:** In a medical or safety emergency, call the national emergency line at **1990**.

### 🔍 Detailed Guidance

- **Local Village Support:** If lost or minorly injured, make your way to the closest tea plucker shelter or local village. Plantation communities are highly welcoming and can arrange local transport (such as a Tuk-Tuk).
- **Disaster Management Hotline:** If affected by extreme weather, immediately call **117** (Disaster Management Center).

### ⚠️ Critical Alerts & Requirements

- **Solo Hiker Protocol:** Solo hikers are advised to carry **two mobile phones** (on different local networks, such as Dialog and Mobitel) and an external battery pack.