
What makes 112 Finland so unique
The Finnish ERC-system is known worldwide for the cooperation between all 112-authorities, and the unique model of operators both taking calls and dispatching.
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In case of emergency, call 112
When to call 112? If you have an emergency or you need urgent assistance from the authorities or if you know or suspect that somebody’s life, health, property or the environment is under threat or in danger.Emergency number 112
Exceptional circumstances
Storms, for example, can quickly create exceptional circumstances that lead to multiple members of the public calling the emergency number simultaneously. These kinds of sudden peaks in the number of calls can momentarily overload ERCs’ capacity.Read more about exceptional circumstances
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