Press Release: Telecoms: Commission calls on Member States to step up awareness of Europe’s single emergency number 112

To mark European 112 Day, the European Commissioner for the Digital Agenda Neelie Kroes wrote on 11 February 2010 to Member States calling on them to intensify their efforts to raise awareness of Europe's single emergency number 112. While awareness has increased slightly, three out of four EU citizens still do not know they can call 112 in an emergency to contact the police, fire brigade or medical services, either from home or when travelling in the EU. Having the reflex to dial this 112 lifeline, which now works in all EU countries, could save lives and reduce injuries.

European Commission: Memo: MEMO/10/35: Telecoms: 112 - Europe's single emergency number - frequently asked questions http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/10/35&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en

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