Safety Guide ⭐ Updated 2026

USA Safety & Health

Practical safety information for the USA — city-by-city tips, common scams, how the healthcare system works, insurance guidance and staying safe.

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Key topics

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NYC Safety Guide

Subway rules, Times Square scams and the safest neighbourhoods.

LA & West Coast

Skid Row, car break-ins and beach cities — the honest guide.

Health & Hospitals

Why US healthcare is expensive and how travellers should prepare.

Solo Female Travel

The USA is generally very safe for solo women — with some caveats.

Emergency Numbers

Dial 911 for police, fire or medical — one number does it all.

Travel Insurance

Why you MUST be insured visiting the USA. $10k+ ER bills are common.

🚨 USA Emergency Numbers

911

All Emergencies

988

Mental Health

311

City Non-Emergency

1-800-222-1222

Poison Control

One number for everything — dial 911 for police, fire or medical from any phone.

Essential articles

Our most detailed guides on this topic.

USA safety guide 2026 — cities, scams & smart precautions

From Manhattan to Vegas — what's actually risky and what's hype.

Solo female travel in the USA — honest safety guide

Which cities feel safest, which to approach with care, and subway tips.

US healthcare for travellers — what happens if you get sick

ER costs, urgent care vs hospital, and why insurance is non-negotiable.

Best travel insurance for the USA 2026 — full comparison

SafetyWing, World Nomads, IMG — which covers $1M+ medical for US trips.