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Information on Emergency services in EU countries

A single Union-wide database of Means of access to Emergency Services has been established by virtue of the Roaming Regulation.  This database intends to help roaming end-users in each Member State to be informed of all the alternative means of access to Emergency services deployed in the Union, in addition to calling emergency number 112.  This page provides up-to -date information that can be accessed free of charge, which describes the alternative means of access to emergency services which are technically feasible for use by roaming customers.

Data was last updated on: 26/07/2023

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 Country Means of Access Description Download Link Additional Info
ItalyEmergency applicationsWhere Are U - The end-user can place a call selecting, through a button, the most appropriate PSAP2; the call will be placed towards the relevant emergency number. The call can be placed as a "silent" call indicating that no voice contact is possible. The Where Are U app supports a chat client, so the first level PSAP Operator is able to intermediate the contact between the user and the emergency services needed. The location of the call is both network based and terminal based.apple.com

In Google Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.Beta80Group.whereareu&hl=it

CyprusEmergency calls (voice)Voice Calls to 112 (Police, Ambulance and Fire Department)
GreeceEmergency Calls (Voice)Voice call to 112. Other emergency numbers are also available.civilprotection.gov.gr

Additionaly to transfering calls depending on the case to Police, Fire brigade, Emergency Medical Services, Hellenic Coast Guard, 112 also transfers the calls to European Hotline for Missing Children.

SloveniaOtherThe mobile application allows you to receive alerts or alarms about imminent dangers of natural and other disasters in the territory of the Republic of Slovenia. Informing and alarming people, which comes under the jurisdiction of the Administration for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief of the Republic of Slovenia (ACPDR) is one of the services of the emergency call 112 – Reverse 112, which complements other services to ensure greater safety of people. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.genasys.pssdev.sloveniaprodsos112.si
EstoniaEmergency Calls (Voice)The Emergency Centre also operates a 24/7 national information telephone number 1247, which offers information and advice in situations where life, health and property are not at risk.

This short number also has a long number 6001247 for calling from abroad.

RomaniaOtherThe eCall System enables the placing of an emergency call from inside the vehicle to the 112 System. This call can be placed automatically, through the activation of a set of in-vehicle sensors or manually, and it is established through mobile wireless communications networks, sending a standardised minimum set of data (MSD) and establishing an audio channel between the occupants of the vehicle and the most appropriate public safety answering point.
BelgiumMessagingTexting to urgent medical assistance and texting to urgent police assistance

4-digit numbers are used , distributed through deaf- and hearing impaired representative organisations to their membership or through requesting the information from the emergency service (use contacts mentioned on the website) or 112@ibz.fgov.be , information --> https://www.112.be/

AustriaMessagingtext based emergency calldec112.at
NetherlandsRelay servicesspeech, text or video

SIP: teletolk@kpnteletolk.nl. By means of Tolkcontact-app, found in both Playstore and Appstore

LithuaniaOtherSMS to number 112

Customers of national mobile networks can contact emergency services by sending SMS message to number 112 without any prie-registration. 112 SMS service is limited to Lithuanian SIM cards users only due to limitations of mobile networks

SlovakiaMessagingSMS to European Emergency Number 112

universal access, no registration needed

NorwayMessagingSMS to emergency numbersnodsms.no

Due to technical challenges of roaming for short numbers, roaming end-users may use the following long Norwegian numbers to acces the emergency SMS-service Fire: +4759555110. Police: +4759555112. Medical Emerengcy: +4759555113

LatviaRelay servicesSMS to 112

Accessible to customers of Latvian teleoperators.

LuxembourgOtherSMS to 112
LatviaMessagingSMS as a part of Public Warning in the case of the emergency situation

SMS (text provided by the services involved in solving of emergency situtation) is sent by the operators to their customers/abonents in case of the emergency situation.

MaltaMessagingSMS - +356 79770112
NorwayRelay servicesRelay service to emergency servicesteksttelefon.no

The availability for roamers is subject to discussion with Telenor

FranceOtherReal time text. Total conversationurgence114.fr

website / browser

NorwayEmergency applicationsPrivate Appsnorskluftambulanse.no

Information on access for roamers to be updated/considered

SwedenTotal conversationNot as roaming using the national or international numbering plan.
SwedenReal time textNot as roaming using the national or international numbering plan.
SwedenEmergency applicationsMobile applications (Android and Apple) for emergency voice calls to 112.sosalarm.se
BulgariaEmergency applicationsMobile application for Android platformgoogle.com

The service is free of charge for the citizens. The application provides to Bulgarian and foreign citizens with hearing and/or speech disabilities on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria a quick and easy access to the 112 Emergency number. It is necessary that the users register into the application by following the registration steps. Once the registration is active, the users can sign in the application, and in case of emergency to make a connection (establish a chat session) with an operator of the 112 Emergency number.

BulgariaEmergency applicationsMobile application for a web based web browser application for stationary and mobile computers.112.mvr.bg

The service is free of charge for the citizens. The application provides to Bulgarian and foreign citizens with hearing and/or speech disabilities on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria a quick and easy access to the 112 Emergency number. It is necessary that the users register into the application by following the registration steps. Once the registration is active, the users can sign in the application, and in case of emergency to make a connection (establish a chat session) with an operator of the 112 Emergency number.

BulgariaEmergency applicationsMobile application for iOS platformapple.com

The service is free of charge for the citizens. The application provides to Bulgarian and foreign citizens with hearing and/or speech disabilities on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria a quick and easy access to the 112 Emergency number. It is necessary that the users register into the application by following the registration steps. Once the registration is active, the users can sign in the application, and in case of emergency to make a connection (establish a chat session) with an operator of the 112 Emergency number.

 Country Means of Access Description Download Link Additional Info