Does 112 cost anything?

No. Calls to 112 are free from every phone in the European Union, including from a locked screen and with no credit on the SIM card.

Does 112 work without a SIM card?

In most EU countries yes, but not all. Germany blocked SIM-less emergency calls in 2009 and France in 2004, both because of hoax calls. Keep a working SIM in the phone and do not rely on it abroad.

What if I do not speak the local language?

Ask for English. Most 112 control rooms in the EU have interpreters or an English-speaking dispatcher on duty. Give the location first, because numbers and street names carry across languages.

Do the cards work without internet?

Yes. Once a page has been opened it is stored on the device, so all 29 cards stay readable with no connection. Each card also prints on a single sheet.

Can I print these for a workplace or a course?

Yes. The content is free to use with attribution. Every language edition has a print view that lays all cards out as a booklet.

Emergency Cards: what to do first

Emergency Cards is a free first aid and safety reference for the first minutes of an emergency. It holds 29 cards covering first aid, fire, chemicals, floods, disasters and workplace safety, published in 20 language editions and readable offline. Each card opens with the single action that matters most, so it can be read in about five seconds.

Last updated 2026-07-26.

Emergency cards in 20 languages

Emergency numbers by country

Which number reaches the emergency services where you are.
Number	Where it works	Reaches
112	European Union, 27 member states	Police, fire and ambulance
112	United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, Turkey, Serbia	Works alongside national numbers
911	United States, Canada, Mexico	All services
999	United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong	112 also connects
000	Australia	All services
111	New Zealand	All services

112 is free from every phone in the EU, from a locked screen and with no credit.
29 cards, one page each, each starting with a single action.
20 editions, each with local emergency numbers and that country's legal framework.
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Common questions about emergency calls

Does 112 cost anything?: No. Calls to 112 are free from every phone in the European Union, including from a locked screen and with no credit on the SIM card.
Does 112 work without a SIM card?: In most EU countries yes, but not all. Germany blocked SIM-less emergency calls in 2009 and France in 2004, both because of hoax calls. Keep a working SIM in the phone and do not rely on it abroad.
What if I do not speak the local language?: Ask for English. Most 112 control rooms in the EU have interpreters or an English-speaking dispatcher on duty. Give the location first, because numbers and street names carry across languages.
Do the cards work without internet?: Yes. Once a page has been opened it is stored on the device, so all 29 cards stay readable with no connection. Each card also prints on a single sheet.
Can I print these for a workplace or a course?: Yes. The content is free to use with attribution. Every language edition has a print view that lays all cards out as a booklet.

Educational and research use only, at your own risk. Not medical advice. Verify local emergency numbers and legal duties before relying on anything here.