Emergency Phone Numbers
The most important number to remember in case of an emergency is 112. This number can be called for free in any kind of emergency (for example when need the police, fire department or an ambulance). It can be compared to 911 in the USA. The call will be answered by a special callcenter, they speak English.
Fun to know: The Netherlands has over 4,000 air raid sirens placed around the country, which can be used in case of a (national) emergency. Every first Monday of the month these sirens are tested, so don’t be startled if you here them.
Emergency Services & contact information
|
Service |
Contact |
|---|---|
| Police, Ambulance, Fire (Emergency) | Tel: 112 |
| National Police (non-emergency) | Tel: 0900 8844 Website |
| Outage Gas, Electricity | Tel: 0800 9009 |
| Sea Rescue / Coast Guard (Kustwacht) | Tel: 0900 0111 Website |
| Tourist Medical Service Amsterdam (TMS) | Tel: 020 592 3355 Website |
| Breakdown Service (Car) (ANWB) | Tel: 088 2692 888 Website |
| Animal Ambulance | Tel: 0900 0245 Website (in Dutch) |
Other Useful Numbers
| Service | Telephone |
|---|---|
| Directory Enquiries National | Tel: 0900 8008 |
| Directory Enquiries International | Tel: 0900 8418 |
| Public Transportion Information | Tel: 0900 9292 |
| Crime line – M: to report crime anonymously (in Dutch: Meld Misdaad Anoniem). | Tel: 0800 7000 Website |
