Don Madge Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 This is not a complete list of all emergency numbers and where possible I've checked them out. Most common emergency number 112 (also standard on GSM mobile phones) — used in Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom (sources: European Radiocommunications Office, European Union, SOS 112 Europe). Austria: fire 122; police 133; medical 144 Belgium: 112; fire and medical 100; police 101; missing children 110; mental problems/suicide 106 Bulgaria: medical 150; fire 160; police 166 Croatia: 112; police 92; fire 93; medical 94; road help 987 Cyprus: 112; 199 Czech Republic: 112; medical 155; fire 150; police 158; municipal police 156 Denmark: police, fire, medical, environment 112 Estonia: 112; police 110 Finland: police, fire, medical, environment 112 France: 112; medical 15; police 17; fire and rescue 18 Germany: police 110; fire and ambulance 112 Greece: 112; police 100; medical 166; fire 199; forest fire 191; coast guard emergency intervention 108; counter-narcotics immediate intervention 109 Hungary: 112; police 107; fire and rescue 105; medical 104 Ireland: 112 or 999 Italy: police and 113; Carabinieri (military police) 112; medical 118; fire or disaster 115; Guardia di Finanza 117 Latvia: 112; fire and rescue 01; police 02; medical 03; gas leaks 04 Lithuania: 112; fire 01, 101, or 011; police 02, 102, or 022; medical 03, 103, or 033. Note: the non-112 numbers are for separate emergency services differ in distinct telecommunications networks, whereas 112 available on all networks. Netherlands: 112; police (non-urgent) 0900-8844; spoken emergency information during a state of emergency for western North Brabant: 0800-02002010. Every region of the country also has a local emergency line for medical help, dealing with medical emergencies which are an emergency and serious but not serious enough to be dealt with the national emergency telephone number. Norway: fire and rescue 110; police 112; medical 113 Poland: 112; medical 999; fire 998; police 997; municipal wardens 986; natural gas/LPG emergencies 992 Portugal: 112; forest fire 117 Romania: 112. Mountain Rescue is usually beyond the scope of 112 and each mountain rescue station has its own number. A call to 112 will usually get you through to Mountain Rescue, but is far slower than calling directly. Russia: fire 01; police (militsia) 02; medical 03; gas leaks 04; general emergency from mobile phone 112 Serbia: 112; police 92; fire 93; medical 94 Slovakia: 112; medical 155; fire 150; police 158 Slovenia: 112; police 113; rescue, fire and medical 112 Spain: 112; police 091; local police 092; Civil Guard 062; Mossos d'Esquadra (catalan police) 088; fire 080 or 085; medical 061 Sweden: 112 Switzerland: fire 118; police 117; medical 144; poison 145; road emergency 140; psychological support (free and anonymous) 143; psychological support for teens and children (free and anonymous) 147; helicopter air-rescue (Rega) 1414 or by radio on 161.300 MHz. The European emergency number 112 is also supported, and is the one recommended for use from mobile phones. Ukraine: 112 being implemented; fire 01; police (militsia) 02; medical 03; gas leaks 04 United Kingdom: 999 or 112. 101 is now used as a non-emergency number for police and local authorities in several areas in England and Wales, and will be extended to cover all of England and Wales by 2008. Safe travelling Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docted Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Don once again a concise piece of information of use to all motorhome users who travel abroad. Thank you. Docted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Yep thanks Don you read it in books but do we take it in. I for one am glad that you have just refreshed my memory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hymer C 9. Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Thanks Don, will print it off to go into essencials folder. Carol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrytraveller Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Hi Don, For any emergency when in France and using a mobile phone, I recommend you dial 112 first, as this was the only number that has english speaking operators. In a recent medical emergency. All the other numbers you have recommended answered quickly, but nobody could completely understand my dialect of french or english, and the operators stated they did not have any english speaking operators. I also dialed 999, after dialing 999 the phone display indicated it was redirecting the call - took ages and nothing happened, so I dropped the line. I was using a PAYG Orange Nokia handset. Regards Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Just goes to show how many can actually speak the language of the country they are in at the time. I for one would not be able to ask for an ambulance in French . I would just about be able to give the location only because I could get it from a map or street name. Tried to book a french course for hubby and paid the money and the local college rang to tell us that they would be cancelling ? will have to give it another go at the moment I rely on the dictionary . :$ you never know when you might need their help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icelander Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 This actually happened to someone's daughter ( o I am told). Lauren was 19 yrs old and in college. This story takes place over the Christmas/New Year's holiday break. It was the Saturday before New Year and it was about 1.00pm in the afternoon, and Lauren was driving to visit a friend, when what APPEARED to be an UNMARKED police car pulled up behind her and put its lights on. Lauren's parents have 4 children (of various ages) and have always told them never to pull over for an unmarked car on the side of the road, but rather wait until they get to a service station, etc So Lauren remembered her parents' advice, and telephoned 112 from her mobile phone. This connected her to the police dispatcher she told the dispatcher that there was an unmarked police car with a flashing red light on his rooftop behind her and that she would not pull over right away but wait until she was in a service station or busy area. The dispatcher checked to see if there was a police car where she was and there wasn't and he told her to keep driving, remain calm and that he had back-up already on the way. Ten minutes later 4 police cars surrounded her and the unmarked car behind her. One policeman went to her side and the others surrounded the car behind. They pulled the guy from the car and tackled him to the ground...... ..the man was a convicted rapist and wanted for other crimes. I never knew that bit of advice, but especially for a woman alone in a car, you do not have to pull over for an UNMARKED car. Apparently police have to respect your right to keep going to a "safe" place. You obviously need to make some signals that you acknowledge them I.e., put on your hazard lights) or call 112 like Lauren did. Too bad the mobile phone companies don't give you this little bit of wonderful information. So now it's your turn to let your friends know about 112 (112 is an emergency number on your mobile that takes you straight to the police because 999 does not work if you have no signal). This is good information that I did not know! Please pass on to all your friends, especially any females. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Kirby Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 With apologies, Amy, but do make sure the phone is on a hands free set first, just in case it is the "real" police! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 This is perhaps the time of year to put this very handy information, for which we are indebted to Don, back at the top - or even make it a sticky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggyd Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Thats very good information Thanks a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGD Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 "ICE"............"IN CASE OF EMERGENCY" Apologies if this has been mentioned before, but I think it bears repeating in case some people are still not aware of it: The Emergency Services all across Europe (and possibly beyond too) are asking everyone with a mobile phone to enter one or more numbers into their phone memory, against the name "ICE". The idea is that almost everyone carries their mobile nowadays, and if they are involved in an accident/taken ill and are unconscious, the Emergency Services will check their phone and ring the "ICE" number if possible, to alert next of kin etc. You can put several emergency notification relatives/friends numbers into your mobile phone memory, naming them "ICE1", "ICE2" etc. PLEASE DO THIS ON YOUR MOBILE PHONE. DO IT NOW. NOT IN THREE DAYS TIME, BUT RIGHT NOW, WHILST YOU REMEMBER. Please also spread the word amongst your family and friends..........it may not help you/them in the event of an accident, but it's a lot better than not doing it. Also remember, if in future you come across a person who obviously needs help and is unconscious, as well as giving any immediate first aid, check if they are carrying a mobile phone and if so, check to see if you can bring up their "ICE" number(s) on it....... :-D :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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