Call 911 for fire, police and ambulance. The dispatchers typically speak only Spanish. A few dispatchers may speak other languages. First things first: stay calm; describe what’s needed and where you are.

There is ambulance coverage in Troncones, 8 am to 8 pm every day. There’s often an ambulance stationed at the intersection of the main road into Troncones and Federal Highway 200 (Carretera Federal 200 or Carretera Pacífico). The ambulance does come through town daily.

Dr. Gustavo Velázquez is at the Troncones clinic from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday. He takes phone calls and texts by WhatsApp, +52.755.557.1054. He will respond after hours and will come as he is, medical bag in hand.