European emergency number
Fire brigade and emergency medical services.
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Safety & Orientation in Germany
Important official emergency numbers and safety links for travel and stays in Germany.
In an acute emergency: 112
The following information is for general orientation. In an acute emergency, please contact the relevant emergency and rescue services directly.
Important numbers
Please always verify current information through official sources.
Police emergency number
Police Germany.
Medical on-call service
Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians – for urgent but non-life-threatening medical needs.
Telephone counselling
Free, 24h, confidential.
ADAC breakdown assistance
Free for ADAC members, chargeable for others.
Telephone counselling (Protestant)
Free, 24h.
Official and reliable links
Federal Office of Civil Protection (BBK)
Official guidance on emergency preparedness, warnings and self-protection.
Open official sourceFederal Ministry of Health
Information on health, medical on-call services and medical emergencies.
Open official sourceDWD weather warnings
German Weather Service – official weather warnings and severe weather alerts.
Open official sourceADAC breakdown assistance & traffic
Breakdown service, travel information and traffic conditions.
Open reliable sourceFederal Police
Border security, railway police and aviation security.
Open official sourceNina warning app (BBK)
Official warning app of the Federal Office of Civil Protection.
Open official sourceUrban Roots scope
Urban Roots can assist with organisational preparation, orientation and coordination. In acute emergencies, medical emergencies, fires, accidents or hazardous situations, please contact the relevant emergency and rescue services directly. Urban Roots does not replace an emergency number, an emergency control centre or official authority information.