SOS rules for medical emergencies

  • Emergency number 144 – for all medical emergencies

  • WHERE did the accident happen?

  • WHO is the caller?

  • WHAT is the caller’s number?

  • WHAT exactly happened?

  • WHEN did the accident happen?

  • HOW MANY people were involved?

  • OTHER INFORMATION Are there any particular hazards, such as petrol or electricity? Has the accident scene been secured?

  • If you call the emergency number 144, don’t hang up until they’ve confirmed that they’ve understood you.

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EchoSOS

The emergency app

Safety on the trails has top priority. In an emergency, every second counts and good preparation can be crucial. But in stressful situations, even simple tasks can become a challenge: Who do I call? How do I describe my location? With the free EchoSOS app, you can alert the emergency services with just one click and automatically transmit your precise location.