Emergency Decision Wizard
Tell us what happened, get the exact next steps — now, in 10 minutes, 1 hour, 24 hours and 7 days.
Emergencies feel overwhelming because you do not know what to do first. Pick the situation that just happened and this wizard orders your next actions by urgency — the first call to make, the documents to prepare, the deadlines that matter — and links each step to the verified in-depth guide.
Pick what happened. You get a personalized action plan with the exact steps for right now, the next 10 minutes, 1 hour, 24 hours and 7 days — plus the guides and official steps that matter.
What happened?
Choose the situation closest to yours. Your plan appears immediately — every step is timed, none is optional-forever.
Something else? Search the full guide library or search for your situation.
Your personalized plan
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Tick steps as you complete them — your progress is kept while you stay on this page. This is general guidance, not legal, medical or financial advice. For a life-threatening emergency, call your local emergency number first.
Pick what happened. You get a personalized action plan with the exact steps for right now, the next 10 minutes, 1 hour, 24 hours and 7 days — plus the guides and official steps that matter.
Situations covered
I lost my passport
My phone was lost or stolen
My flight was cancelled or delayed
I was in a car accident
I can't pay my rent this month
I missed my visa or immigration deadline
I was scammed and lost money
Frequently asked questions
How does the Emergency Decision Wizard work?
You select the situation that happened (lost passport, cancelled flight, stolen phone, car accident, job loss, missed rent, visa deadline, scam). The wizard builds a step-by-step plan sorted by urgency: what to do now, within 10 minutes, 1 hour, 24 hours and 7 days, with links to our verified guides for details.
Is the advice official?
The steps reflect standard, widely recommended procedures (police reports, bank freezes, embassy contacts, official claim routes). They are general planning guidance, not legal or medical advice — in a life-threatening emergency, call your local emergency number first.
What if my situation is not listed?
Every covered situation links to related in-depth guides. For anything else, use the site search or browse all guides — each one gives an immediate 3 to 5 step answer.
Can I share my plan?
Yes. Once you pick a situation, the address updates with a direct link (for example /tools/emergency-decision-wizard#lost-passport) that you can bookmark or send to someone who needs it.
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Planning aid only. This tool gives general estimates and standard procedures — not legal, financial or medical advice. In a life-threatening situation, call your local emergency number first. Always verify country-specific rules with official sources.