The number 112 is crucial in providing quick help in emergencies and emergencies across the European Union.
112 operates alongside existing national emergency numbers. Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania and Sweden have chosen 112 as their only national emergency number.
On February 11, we celebrate "European Emergency Number 112 Day"
The emergency number 112 ensures quick and effective response by emergency services in the event of accidents, sudden diseases, fires, terrorist attacks and other crisis situations. No matter where you are in the EU, calling 112 will immediately connect you to the appropriate emergency services.
For those traveling around Europe, 112 is an indispensable tool that provides quick help in emergencies, even in a foreign country where they do not know the local emergency numbers.
When the phone is locked
It is possible to call: number 112 also when telephone is locked or missing a SIM card.
It is important to remember that 112 should only be used in emergencies and urgent situations where immediate assistance from the emergency services is needed. Therefore, it is worth reminding ourselves of the existence of this number and encouraging others to use it in crisis situations. Let's take care of our safety and support the idea of the European Emergency Number 112.
Should every child know the number 112?
Children should be taught how and when to use this number to call for help in an emergency. This knowledge can be decisive in saving lives in situations of threat to health or safety. Therefore, we encourage you to promote awareness on temat the emergency number 112 and to teach children how to use it from an early age.
Therefore, the answer to the question whether every child should know the number 112 is definitely yes.
112 operates alongside existing national emergency numbers. Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania and Sweden have chosen 112 as their only national emergency number.
Emergency numbers in Norway
In Norway we have four emergency numbers. 110 for fire, 112 for police, 113 for telephone medical assistance and 1412 for use by the hearing impaired only. All emergency services can notify each other and transfer calls to other emergency services if necessary.
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