Here are the numbers to know in case of emergency. The emergency numbers allow you to reach help free of charge 24 hours a day. Short codes only work from French phones. Following the breakdown of access to Orange short codes (June 2021), the 10-digit numbers (as communicated) are added below in italics
15
S.A.M.U Service d'Aide Médicale Urgent 05.53.48.95.75
To obtain the intervention of a medical team in a situation of vital distress, as well as to be redirected to a permanent care organisation.
17
Gendarmerie/Police Secours 05.53.69.31.07
For any situation that endangers the safety of people and property, for example to report a theft, an assault in progress or a person in danger.
18
Fire Brigade 05.53.48.95.18
The fire brigade can be called uponwhen a life or lives are in danger (illness, serious injury, fire, road accident, drowning, flooding, etc.).
112
Emergencies - European number No 10-digit equivalent
If you are travelling in Europe, in case of emergency, dial 112 to be connected to an operator who speaks your language.
114
Emergencies for the deaf and hard of hearing
Any deaf or hard of hearing person who is a victim or witness of an emergency situation that requires the intervention of the emergency services can now dial "114", a free number open 7/7, 24/24.
115
Emergencies SAMU social
A number that helps people who are homeless and in great social difficulty.
116
Missing children
Free emergency number available 24/7 in case of missing children
119
Child abuse
Are you a witness to child abuse or do you have doubts about a situation? Professionals are there to help you.
Bordeaux Anti-Poison Centre
05.56.96.40.80.
the New Aquitaine Poison and Toxicovigilance Centre responds 7 days a week and 24 hours a day