We hope it never happens, but there may come a time when you are out in the middle of nowhere and you are unfortunate enough to need the emergency services. You've fallen and hurt yourself, got lost, or one of the many possible scenarios. How would you go about contacting the emergency services. Most people in the UK should be aware of 999, for the USA,
But about if you are in another country. You've gone on you're lifetime dream trek in Austria
A better alternative might be to try sending a text. Again, using the number 112 will give you access to whatever network is available and since text messages are only small data packets, getting a text out might be more successful.
If you want to use 112 to text messages to the emergency services then you need to register your phone. It's really simple. Text the word 'register' to 112. You will get a text back with instructions to follow and register your phone. I won't go into the details of the rest of the procedure as it will be slightly different for each country. But it is very simple to do.
Below is a list of countries and regions that support the use of 112. I will emphasise that as far as I am aware, the use of the number is for mobile phones only. I would also advise an internet search to check out the service level available in what ever country you may need to use the number in, as they do vary.
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ReplyDeleteNice one, it's definitely worth a couple of text messages for some extra safety.
ReplyDeleteThe 112 number is the single European emergency call number and will connect you with the emergency services within every one of the 27 member countries of the European Union as well as some other countries like Norway, Iceland etc. More information is available through the European Emergency Number Association (EENA) and the 112 Foundation.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting the links. I think it's important for people to be aware of this emergency number.
ReplyDeleteGreat infos Marc! I have one mobile device in particular, Just5 a disaster ready phone with its key features like one touch Emergency Response button for SOS call with 5 pre-listed numbers for ICE. I am just wondering if the 112 emergency numbers will work with the same SOS function.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment. Not sure I can help.
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