Cosa faccio in caso di emergenza?

What do I do in case of emergency?

Pronunciation

e-mer-GEN-za — four syllables, stress on the third.

When to use it

Ask your host at the start of the stay for emergency contacts, the nearest hospital, and what to do if something goes wrong.

What it means

'Cosa faccio' (what do I do) uses 'fare' in first person. 'In caso di emergenza' = in case of emergency. This is an important practical question. Italian emergency number is 112 for all emergencies, or 113 (police), 115 (fire), 118 (ambulance).

Variations

Qual è il tuo numero di cellulare?

What is your mobile number?

Get a direct contact beyond the Airbnb app

Qual è l'ospedale più vicino?

What is the nearest hospital?

Know where to go before you need it

C'è un estintore in casa?

Is there a fire extinguisher in the house?

Fire safety equipment location is important to know

Mini Dialogue

— Cosa faccio in caso di emergenza? — Il mio numero è salvato nella rubrica dell'appartamento. Per emergenze chiama il 112. — E il pronto soccorso più vicino? — Il Policlinico è a dieci minuti in taxi.

— What do I do in case of emergency? — My number is saved in the apartment directory. For emergencies call 112. — And the nearest emergency room? — The Policlinico is ten minutes by taxi.

Cultural Note

Italy's emergency number is 112, the European standard. It connects to all emergency services. The police ('Carabinieri') are on 112 as well. The number 118 connects directly to the ambulance service ('ambulanza'). All these numbers work from any phone, even without a SIM card.

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