Travel Safety: How to use emergency numbers?
Knowing local emergency numbers is fundamental to safe travel. In the European Union, 112 is the uniform standard that connects you to all emergency services. However, in many countries outside the EU or in regions with a specific structure, there are separate lines for police, ambulance, or fire services.
Always write down the emergency number of the country you are visiting in your phone before your flight. Remember that in stressful situations, it is easy to make a mistake – that is why our number directory is optimized for quick dialing directly from your phone screen.
Best practices:
- Always provide the exact location of the incident.
- Stay calm and answer the operator's questions.
- Do not hang up until the operator gives you permission.
- If you are traveling with children, teach them how to call for help.