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You never know how you’ll react in an emergency… not until you find yourself in such a situation. It’s easy to panic and forget everything when taken off-guard by the unexpected. Knowing what to do, and reminding yourself every now and then, can really make a difference in a crisis situation.
SOS EMERGENCY

The European-wide emergency telephone number is 112. This can be used in any country in the EU, and dialled from any telephone (even a public pay phone – without the use of a phone card or coins). Make sure that your children also know this number and how to call it. Some people recommend teaching a child to remember by using the face: one mouth, one nose, two eyes.

To find out who to call and what to say in an emergency, see the AngloINFO INFOrmation Page on:

*Emergency Telephone Numbers – Costa Blanca

This page explains the emergency services and detail the essential contacts for police, fire and medical responders, as well as other kinds of emergency help such as vets and sea rescue.

If you need to find these details in a hurry, see the right-side menu of any page on AngloINFO: look for “Emergencies” under the main heading, “Essential Information”.

It’s always useful to know what to do in the case of lost or stolen credit cards, cheque book or mobile telephones. If you’ve been robbed, lost a bag or simply misplaced something, here’s where you can find out who to call to put a stop on your cards or phone as quickly as possible:

*Lost & Stolen Credit Cards & Mobile/Cellular Phones in Spain