I hope that if you read that article you do not find yourself in dire need of assistance, but if you do, I sincerely hope that the following will answer your questions.
Who are you gonna call ?
In France, there is no unified emergency number like 911 in the US or 991 in the UK. But here are the main one you need to know :
15 – calls the SAMU which is a first responder for medical emergencies
17 – calls the police
18 – calls the firemen
112 – European emergency number, if you’re a victim or a witness of an accident in any EU country.
We strongly recommend making a note of these numbers or adding them to your contacts.
Where are you gonna go ?
Here is the reference website if you find yourself in an unknown city and you’re looking for a hospital. It’s in french but quite easy to navigate.
When you’re in the hospital, look for the “Urgences” département. That’s our french emergencies and where you’ll be taken care of.
Little tip : the wait can be quite long, based on the condition you have, the number of staff etc, so take a book !
Tips and tricks
- Add the numbers above to your phone
