European emergency number
Fire brigade, ambulance service and general emergency number (Numero unico di emergenza).
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Safety & Orientation in Italy
Important official emergency numbers and safety links for travel and transit through Italy.
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
Polizia di Stato – general police emergency line.
Fire brigade
Vigili del Fuoco – fire brigade and technical rescue.
Ambulance service
Emergenza sanitaria – medical emergency service, already integrated into 112 in some regions.
Coast guard
Guardia Costiera – emergency number for the sea.
Breakdown assistance
ACI Soccorso Stradale – breakdown service of the Italian automobile club.
Official and reliable links
Viaggiare Sicuri
Official travel safety portal of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Open official sourceProtezione Civile
Italian civil protection – warnings and emergency information.
Open official sourceACI breakdown assistance & traffic
Automobile Club d'Italia – breakdown service, traffic information and travel assistance.
Open reliable sourceCroce Rossa Italiana
Italian Red Cross – first aid, emergency assistance and humanitarian contacts.
Open official sourceGuardia Costiera
Italian coast guard – information and emergency contact for the coast.
Open official sourceVigili del Fuoco
Italian fire brigade – information, warnings and contact.
Open official sourceUrban Roots scope
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