Monday 28 July 2008
SOS: The Numbers You Need
Knowing what to do and who to call can really make the difference in an emergency situation. If you know where to turn and what to say if something goes awry, possible disaster can be avoided.
Help on call
The European-wide emergency number is 112. This can be used in any country in the EU, and dialled from any telephone (even a public pay phone - without the use of a phone card or coins). Make sure that children also know this number and how to call it.
In addition, it helps to be well aware of your essential contacts for the Police, Fire and Medical services, as well as those of other categories of emergency help for situations such as accidents on water, emergency vets and so on. AngloINFO has a comprehensive page on your local Emergency Telephone Numbers which you can find quickly from the right side menu of any page on the site: look for Emergencies under the main heading, "Essential Information".
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And then, of course, it's always useful to know what to do in the case of lost or stolen credit cards, cheque book or mobile telephones. If you've been robbed, lost a bag or simply misplaced something, here's who to call to put a stop on your cards or phone as quickly as possible:
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