Post on 26-May-2015
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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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