There is no official Rescue team avaliable in the town of Hidalgo. A rescue stokes basket and backboard with medical supplies exist at the Quinta for emergencies within the Potrero. The rescue equipment and supplies was funded by donations from climbers and private sponsors-REI, The North Face, CMI, Climbing Magazine, Pseudo Rock (Tom) and Esprit Ropes. Donations are accepted for the replenishment and upgrade of rescue gear. You can email climbing@elpotrerochico.com

Clinics/Hospitals: There is no major hospital in the town of Hidalgo. Should you need medical attention, hidalgo has a walk in clinic that can treat minor illness to minimal injuries. For a major hospital you will need to resort to Monterrey, they can treat serious to critical injuries. An ambulance is located at the police station in Hidalgo that can provide transport to a hospital in Monterrey. The hospitals are nice and provide english speaking Physicians in the Emergency Department. It's important that you have some type of insurance. If you do not have insurance you will have to pay by credit card. If you don't have a credit card you will not be permitted to leave until you $$$ up. The town of Hidalgo has Doctors that can treat minor injuries and illnesses. Pharmacies-(Pharmacias) Susy located on the main road to the Potrero-The town square has two Pharmacias that offer all kinds of necessities

Rescue training at El Potrero Chico. During emergencies you can notify climbers at the Quinta. Someone can be sent into town to alert the police. Its important to let someone know where you will be climbing for the day and when you will be back. Homero is well known in the community and is always willing to help.

COMMUNICATIONS FOR RESCUE AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS If you own a Motorola Talk-About FRS radio bring it with you. Talk-About radios have a 2 mile talking range and are powered by three AA batteries. We are in the process of developing and implementing a universal standard for Emergencies and Rescue operations at El Potrero Chico. The standard will be for a group or individuals to carry Motorola Talk-About radios and have them tuned to channel 9-1. When an Emergency or Help is need a climber or individual can make a call on ch 9-1 for help. This will enable communications between a climbing party and someone on the ground, who may alert responders for HELP/ RESCUE. Climbers who are trained in Medical and Rescue operations may respond to provide help. A Talk-About radio can be used when an individual or group is being picked up from the airport. The party and person picking them up can go to channel 9/1 to communicate and advise of their location. Our goal is for climbers to utilize the Talk-About radio for all sorts of communications and not just Emergencies/Rescues.