Many countries have a telephone number that puts you in direct contact with an operator, who can provide you with immediate help in an emergency. These services are activated in the event of a medical emergency, fire or to protect the citizen, as needed. To contact them in the various states, read on.
Steps
Step 1. Read the list below to find the number you need
Much depends on the country / region or locality you are in.
- Australia - 000 (112 from mobile)
- Brazil - 190, 192
- Canada - 911 (9 or 10 digit numbers are available in some areas of Canada to call emergency services.)
- China - 110
- Europe (most of them included in the European Union) - 112
- Hong Kong - 999
- India - 100
- Israel - 100
- Italy - 112 (Carabinieri), 113 (Police), 118 (Ambulance) - N. B In Italy the single emergency number 112 will soon be extended to the whole national territory and will replace those previously mentioned
- Iran- 125
- Japan - 110
- North Korea - 819
- South Korea - 112 (Police), 119 (Ambulance and Fire Brigade)
- Mexico - 065 (Ambulance), 068 (Fire Brigade), 060 (Police)
- New Zealand - 111
- Russia - 112
- South Africa - from mobile: 112; from landline: 10177
- Thailand - Tourist Police 1155, Police (General Emergency Number) 191, Ambulance 1554, Fire Brigade 199
- United Kingdom - 999 or 112 * (* as mentioned above for Europe)
- United States - 911
- You can call 112 or 911 anywhere in the world (If you have a mobile you can call 112 in most cases, but not in all states. Check if the country you are traveling to has a specific number).
Step 2. Dial the appropriate number and stay calm
Step 3. Tell the operator that you need help
Be prepared to provide your personal details, where you are calling from, your telephone number, the nature of the problem and any details that may be helpful.
Step 4. Stay calm and follow the instructions
It is usually a good idea to stay on the phone with the operator until help arrives.
Advice
- In some states there is no national emergency number. In this case you must contact the local structures.
- Try to call from a landline phone instead of a cell phone. This makes it easier to locate you in case the line falls.
- When traveling, find out in advance about the emergency numbers available in the country of destination.
Warnings
- Do not use these phone numbers for non-urgent reasons, otherwise you risk endangering people who really need help, waste community resources, and you could be criminally charged for alarm.
- If you are unable to speak, press the 5 key twice or the keyboard for help. In some countries, such as the UK, a silent call is interpreted as an error and no help will be sent.
