Crisis guidance / Middle East
Stuck in Lebanon During Unrest?
Lebanon lives with instability that can escalate with little warning — and when it does, phone networks jam, roads close, and official help stretches thin. Emergency ambulance cover is run largely by Lebanese Red Cross volunteers on the 140 hotline. Save the numbers below now, and use the map to find people nearby who know which streets are calm today.
Emergency Numbers in Lebanon
Verified against Government of Canada travel advice — Lebanon, checked 20 August 2026. Numbers can change — when in doubt, confirm locally.
Live Help Requests in Lebanon
Every marker is a real, active request — a bottle — cast by someone in Lebanon who needs local knowledge, translation, or practical help. Tap the map to open the full live view, message a caster, or cast a bottle of your own.
Getting By in Lebanon
- Conditions differ sharply between neighborhoods and can change within hours. Local knowledge of which areas are calm is the single most valuable thing to ask for.
- Power cuts are routine; hotels, generators, and charged power banks decide whether you stay reachable. Keep your phone above half charge whenever you can.
- Keep cash in small denominations — card networks and ATMs are unreliable, especially during disruptions.
- Stay away from any gathering or funeral procession you do not understand; crowds can turn without notice, and leaving early costs you nothing.
For advice that applies anywhere — communication, accepting help safely, evacuation — see the full crisis guidance page.
Organizations Present in Lebanon
These organizations from our vetted list maintain an operational presence in Lebanon.
Emergency assistance, protection, and family tracing services.
Medical care in conflict zones and disaster areas.
Support for migrants, evacuation assistance, and logistics.
Protection and support for displaced persons.
Health guidance and emergency updates.
Coordination of international humanitarian response.
Presence verified against each organization's official listings (ICRC — Where we work · MSF country page · IOM Regional Office for Middle East and North Africa · UNHCR Help country site · WHO country page · OCHA — Lebanon), checked 20 August 2026.
Ask For — or Offer — Help Nearby
MiaB connects people in Lebanon with locals and travelers nearby who can share situational updates, translate, or lend a practical hand. It does not replace official emergency services or government-led evacuations — it fills the gaps between them.