emergency numbers in italy

Traveling to Italy can be a dream come true

But in case of mishaps, who do you turn to while you’re in

a foreign country such

as Italy?

Who to Call In Case of Emergencies

in Italy

Public phones are scattered all

over Italy and are normally

operated with a phone card

which can be bought at any tobacconist, coffee bar, or newsstand.

But when dialing an emergency

number, a card is not needed.

1 1 3 Line for all emergencies such as medical

situations, accidents, or fire “soccorso pubblico di emergenza”

In case of serious medical

emergencies, or emergenza

sanitaria, call the number

1 1 8

In cases of genuine emergencies, there

are no charges.

Italian hospitals are required to treat

anyone with a genuine emergency, regardless of whether they have

insurance or not.

1 1 6 For roadside assistance, connect to the Italian

Automobile Club

• They operate 24 hours a day

• Doesn’t require membership

• Charges on a per-incident basis

For police assistance, call

1 1 3 or

1 1 2

Take note that there are two different police forces in Italy

Polizia Carabinieri

The Carabinieri are a kind of local military branch who have the

dual function of national defense as well as local policing

with prerogatives and special powers.

1 1 5 For fire brigade assistance, connect to the

“vigli del fuoco”

Emergency Numbers in Italy:

• 113 for all emergencies • 118 for medical assistance • 116 for roadside assistance • 112 for police assistance

Other Useful Numbers:

• 12 for directory assistance

• 170 for English-speaking international operator

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