Italy
Main number for all emergencies (Police, Ambulance, Fire, Carabinieri). Operators often speak English.
Direct line for medical emergencies.
Direct line for fire department (Vigili del Fuoco).
Direct line for state police (Polizia di Stato).
Major public hospitals in provincial capitals (Reggio Calabria, Catanzaro, Cosenza).
"Farmacia" (green cross sign) for advice and OTC medications.
Keep contact information for your country's embassy in Rome or consulates in Italy.
Report lost passports/IDs to local police (Polizia di Stato or Carabinieri) for a report.
Obtain a police report for insurance and replacement travel documents. Contact your embassy/consulate for assistance with emergency travel documents.
For earthquakes, "Drop, Cover, and Hold On." Seek shelter under sturdy furniture or against an interior wall. If outdoors, move to an open area.
During hot, dry summer months, forest fires can occur. Report smoke or fire immediately to 112. Follow local authority instructions.
Search for documentaries on Southern Italy or specific Calabrian traditions.
Listen to traditional Calabrian folk music, reflecting strong oral traditions.
Explore works by Calabrian artists like the Baroque painter Mattia Preti.
Always maintain up-to-date information for your specific travel plans and destination conditions.
