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Emergency signs

Stroke Warning Signs: F.A.S.T.

Four quick checks that can save a life: Face, Arms, Speech, Time.

Think it might be a stroke? Call 911 in the United States · 911 or 90 in Belize now.

Strokes can be treated, and the faster treatment starts, the better the recovery.

Call 911 (United States) · Call 911 (Belize)

  1. Face drooping
  2. Arm weakness
  3. Speech difficulty
  4. Time to call for emergency help

Know the signs

Strokes are often treatable. It is important to act quickly to get treatment right away!

The faster a stroke is treated, the more likely the person is to recover.