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Life in danger? Call 112

Phone alerts, sirens and 112

If there is danger, you will be warned. Read the message straight away, take action and help others.

Based on official EU adviceChecked: November 2026

Alert on your phone

Every EU country must be able to warn people by mobile phone. The message says what is happening and what to do. It is switched on by default on almost every phone.

Siren

Many countries test their sirens regularly. If you hear a siren outside a test, go inside, close windows and doors, switch off ventilation and listen to the radio.

Radio

If the internet is down, public radio gives reliable information.

Important numbers

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Emergency number and warning system for every country.

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