You are abroad and you receive information about an emergency situation in Finland – This is what you should do
The Emergency Response Centre Agency's international emergency number can be called in situations where the notifier is abroad but the emergency is in Finland. The emergency number 112 in Finland cannot be reached from abroad.
The public safety announcement transmission system will be tested on 11 February
The official transmission system for public safety announcements will be tested again on the national emergency number day 11 February 2022 at 11:20 a.m.
112 Day is celebrated on 11 February 2022
112 Day is a Finnish nationwide campaign to raise people’s awareness of what everyday safety is and how it can be promoted. 112 Day has traditionally been a joint event for different safety authorities, organisations and volunteers. Every year, local events are organised across the country and people are actively campaigning on social media.
Emergency Response Centre Agency to improve the accessibility of the 112 Suomi application and 112.fi website
The Digital Services Act, which entered into force in April 2019, obliges the public sector to comply with accessibility requirements. The act is based on the European Union’s Accessibility Directive. It is also influenced by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which emphasises the involvement of special groups and the possibility to use services independently, including in the digital environment.
Travel notifications can now be made via the 112 Suomi mobile application
A new feature is being added to the 112 Suomi mobile app. Starting on August 17, you can use the app to submit a travel notification.
Virtual 112 Day events

112 Day is celebrated again on 11 February. On this day, attention will be paid to your and your loved ones’ safety, as well as to all actors in the safety and security sector — those who help in an emergency. In 2021, the campaign will be organised virtually under the theme “Safety is a right for all of us”.
Thank safety actors in social media: #thankyouchain
Many of us have received help in an emergency, and during the week of 112 Day, you have the opportunity to thank the various safety actors. Use the hashtag #thankyouchain in your message. This is an EU-wide campaign to acknowledge safety actors during the week of 112 Day.
Follow ERC Operator Patrick’s working day
On 112 Day, you can follow ERC Operator Patrick’s working day on the Emergency Response Centre Agency’s social media channels: Instagram and Facebook. We welcome you to follow along Patrick’s working day at the Turku Emergency Response Centre!
Ask us on Facebook 11 February from 2 p.m to 3 p.m.
Send us questions about the emergency number 112 and the activities of the emergency response centres, and our experts will answer them on Facebook on 11 February from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Add a 112 Day frame to your Facebook profile picture
You can add a 112 Day frame to your Facebook profile picture to show that you are participating in 112 Day. Safety belongs to all of us.
Participate and share safety information
During the campaign, anyone — a private individual, organisation, school, workplace, hobby group or association — can share valuable safety information to celebrate 112 Day. In addition, we can all improve our own and our loved ones’ safety by paying attention to small everyday acts and choices. Share your safety information by using the hashtags #112paiva #112dagen #112day on social media. You can download 112 Day photos for your use at 112-paiva.fi.
#112paiva #112dagen #112day #thankyouchain