IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS ITALY

In case of Emergency here are some important phone numbers to have handy:

The equivalent number to 911 in the USA is 113. This will connect you to the local police (Polizia di Stato).

They may ask you – What is the emergency- Qual è la sua emergenza?

What happened? – Cosa è successo?

Can you give me the address? Può darmi l’indirizzo or Dove Sei?

Dial 112 for the Police (Carabinieri)

This is also good to know if you believe a business is taking advantage of you. Telling them that you will wait as you call for the Carabinieri might get the establishment to treat you fairly.

Also 117 for the (Guardia do Finanza) as they would handle economic crimes.

Dial 115 for the fire department (Vigili del fuoco)

Dial 118 for a medical emergency (Emergenza Sanitaria)

There are other numbers pertaining to certain situations, but these are the most widely used.

Some helpful phrases to know are:

Help! – Aiuto!

Call the police – Chiami la polizia

Is there anyone here who speaks English? – C’è qualcuno qui che parla inglese?

There has been an accident – C’è stato un incidente

Someone has stolen my bag/wallet/phone – Mi hanno rubato la borsa/il portafoglio/il telefono

Please hurry – Fate presto, per favore

Fire! – Al fuoco

Call an ambulance – Chiami un’ambulanza 

I need a doctor – Ho bisogno di un dottore