Residency & Relocation
How can a newly arrived household prepare an emergency information card?
Put 112, the exact home location and essential household contacts on a short emergency card. Keep routine providers separate so urgent information is easy to find.
Write the essentials
For immediate danger or a need for urgent assistance in Greece, 112 is the free emergency number. 112 is the free emergency number. Verify Greek public-warning alert arrangements separately with the competent Greek authority.; distinguish receiving an alert from requesting help.
Record the full property address, village/municipality, map coordinates or pin and a short access description if the entrance is difficult to find. Add a trusted local contact, an alternative household contact and essential communication needs. Ask a clinician which critical allergies or medical details are appropriate for a carry card rather than copying an entire history.
Make it usable
Keep a pocket version and a home version in a known place. Consider Greek location wording checked by a competent speaker. Explain the card to household members and carers without placing a practice emergency call. Keep routine clinic, insurer and maintenance contacts on a separate page.
Do not include passwords, full passport details or unnecessary medical records. Obtain listed contacts’ agreement, date the card and revise it when the address, care needs or contacts change. The card aids communication; it does not replace emergency assistance or professional instructions.
Practical considerations
- 112 is for emergencies, not routine appointment enquiries.
- Include location and access information, not just a postal address.
- Limit sensitive information and keep the card current.
- Know where the home and carried copies are kept.
Sources & currency
Single emergency number – missing children helpline - Your Europe · checked 2026-11-02
Editorial review: 2026-11-04. General information, not personalised legal, tax, immigration or investment advice.
Answer updated: 2026-11-04
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