What emergency contacts are acceptable on the passport application form?

When filling out Question 18 (Emergency Contacts) does the contact (who is not traveling with us) need to reside in the US? We do not have other close

Source: http://www.us-passport-service-guide.com/what-emergency-contacts-are-acceptable-on-the-passport-application-form.html

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