Results 1 to 4 of 4

Thread: Calling emergency numbers

  1. #1
    Ent FishyFolk's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2012
    Location
    Harstad, Norway
    Posts
    3,542

    Calling emergency numbers

    Here is a tip for countries that use the 112 emergency number.

    If you have trouble getting trough because of bad coverage, remove your SIM card or restart your phone without dialing in
    your pin code. Call 112 (Police) , they should be able to forward you to other rescue services if needed.

    When doing this you phone will use any available service provider, and not just the one you subscribe to. Thus you may be able to get better coverage.

    This works in Scandinavia, and should work elsewhere. It is at least worth a try when the normal method fails.
    Victory awaits the one, that has everything in order - luck we call it
    Defeat is an absolute consequense for the one that have neglected to do the necessary preparations - bad luck we call it
    (Roald Amundsen)

    Bumbling Bushcraft on Youtube
    Nordisk Bushcraft - The Nordic bushcraft blog and forum

  2. #2
    Woodsman bopdude's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2013
    Location
    Stockton on Tees
    Posts
    578
    Thanks mate, I've seen something similar but can't for the life of me think what it was ? Anyway, all good advice.

  3. #3
    Woodsman rik_uk3's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2013
    Location
    South Wales UK
    Posts
    516
    You can often send a text when you can't get a voice signal so text a family member and get them to contact the emergency service for you.
    Richard
    South Wales UK

  4. #4
    Native Peaks's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    Derbys: Matlock-ish
    Posts
    321
    This might be of interest for the UK
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=XPZv_8dABfU

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •