Barbados in a Nutshell - 2022 - EBook

166 Safety Tips POLICE Emergency only: 211 PBX: 430 7100 Crime Stoppers Hotline: 429 8787/1 800 8477 AMBULANCE SERVICES Private Ambulance: 622 3061/2 / 228 8633 QEH Ambulance: 511 or 426 0016 MEDICAL CENTRES Sandy Crest Medical Centre: (Open 24-Hrs.) Sunset Crest, Holetown, St. James. Tel: 419 4911 FMH Emergency Clinic: Open daily 8am–midnight. 3rd Ave., Belleville, St. Michael. Tel: 228 6120 Queen Elizabeth Hospital: Martindales Road, St. Michael. Tel: 436 6450 Decompression Chamber: Barbados Defence Force Medical Unit, The Garrison, St. Michael. Tel: 436 6185/6/7/8 Ext. 2556 EYE CARE Eye Q - Stylist Opticians: Limegrove Lifestyle Centre, St. James. Tel: 419 3937 Harcourt Carter Optical: Belleville, St. Michael, Tel: 417 5650; Dome Mall, Warrens, Tel: 417 5651; Haggatt Hall, St. Michael, Tel: 417 5652. SAFETY Barbados is considered to be a safe place but always be as cautious as you would at home. At the hotel: Avoid carrying large sums of cash; make copies of original documents; do not leave valuables exposed, secure them in a safe or at the front desk; keep doors locked at all times. On the beach: Marijuana is illegal, avoid persons who try to offer it or other illicit drugs to you. Avoid walking or frequenting lonely beaches; do not leave cameras, cellular phones and other valuable items unattended; adhere to beach signs and follow the advice of life guards on duty. When sightseeing: Avoid deserted areas. If you feel uneasy, leave the area. When driving: Keep on the left side of the road; avoid leaving packages in plain sight in vehicle. The Sun’s UV Barbados is close to the equator and the sun can cause severe skin damage, so be sure to use a good sunscreen and sit under an umbrella. Sculpins Although extremely rare, there is a rock dwelling variety of lionfish that gives a nasty sting when stepped on. Victims should seek medical attention.