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Emergency numbers and agencies in Bulgaria

112 is Bulgaria's single emergency number. GDPBZN runs civil protection, sirens and BG-ALERT; the Ministry of Health orders iodine prophylaxis.

Updated 2026-10-20· 6 official sources

Short answer. In Bulgaria, call 112 for every emergency. It is the single emergency number, run by the National System for Emergency Calls 112 1. Civil protection, firefighting, early warning and BG-ALERT are the responsibility of the General Directorate Fire Safety and Civil Protection (GDPBZN) of the Ministry of Interior 23.

Which number do I call?

Number Use
112 All emergencies (European emergency number) 14

GDPBZN tells flood victims to call for help on 112 4. Keep it in the family disaster plan that the official backpack checklist asks you to prepare, with contact details and an evacuation meeting point 5.

Which agencies are in charge?

Agency Role Website
General Directorate Fire Safety and Civil Protection (Главна дирекция „Пожарна безопасност и защита на населението“, GDPBZN), Ministry of Interior Firefighting, rescue, civil protection, shelters register, early warning sirens, BG-ALERT 2 https://www.mvr.bg/gdpbzn
Ministry of Health Orders iodine prophylaxis 6 —
BG-ALERT Public warning system (Cell Broadcast) 3 https://www.bg-alert.bg

GDPBZN also runs an information site, pojarna.com, which hosts its preparedness checklist, earthquake brochure and news such as siren test announcements 53.

Where do I find official information during a crisis?

  • Your phone: BG-ALERT messages in Bulgarian and English, free of charge 3. See alerts.
  • Sirens: four official signals 2.
  • Radio and TV: BNT and BNR national radio and television; in a nuclear emergency, radio "Horizont" and TV "Kanal 1" 26.
  • Online: the GDPBZN pages on mvr.bg and pojarna.com 23.

What should I have written down?

Our guide on important documents helps you keep copies, and the family emergency plan guide helps you record contacts and meeting points.

Frequently asked questions

What is the emergency number in Bulgaria?

112, for all emergencies 1.

Who runs civil protection in Bulgaria?

GDPBZN, the General Directorate Fire Safety and Civil Protection of the Ministry of Interior 2.

Who decides on iodine tablets?

The Ministry of Health 6. See iodine.

Is there a website for BG-ALERT?

Yes: www.bg-alert.bg 3.

Sources

  1. MVR – GDPBZN — Закон за защита при бедствия (consolidated text, last amended DV No. 60 of 7 July 2020) — https://www.mvr.bg/upload/287282/ZZB_GDPBZN.doc (accessed 2026-10-20)
  2. MVR – GDPBZN — Сигнали за ранно предупреждение и оповестяване на населението на територията на Република България — https://www.mvr.bg/gdpbzn/footer/info-center/pravila-signali/signali (accessed 2026-10-20)
  3. GDPBZN (pojarna.com) — Тестване на НСРПО и системата BG-ALERT (30 September 2026) — https://pojarna.com/?p=11264 (accessed 2026-10-20)
  4. MVR – GDPBZN — При наводнения — https://www.mvr.bg/gdpbzn/info-center/pravila-povedenie/pri-navodnenia (accessed 2026-10-20)
  5. GDPBZN (pojarna.com, information site of GDPBZN) — Основни материали и средства необходими за окомплектоване на „Раница за бедствия“ — https://pojarna.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%86%D0%B0-%D0%B7%D0%B0-%D0%B1%D0%B5%D0%B4%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%8F.pdf (accessed 2026-10-20)
  6. MVR – GDPBZN — Инструкция за аварийна готовност (при радиационна опасност) — https://www.mvr.bg/upload/15984/avariinagotovnost.pdf (accessed 2026-10-20)

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Sources

  1. MVR – GDPBZN · Закон за защита при бедствия (consolidated text, last amended DV No. 60 of 7 July 2020) checked 2026-10-20
  2. MVR – GDPBZN · Сигнали за ранно предупреждение и оповестяване на населението на територията на Република България checked 2026-10-20
  3. GDPBZN (pojarna.com) · Тестване на НСРПО и системата BG-ALERT (30 September 2026) checked 2026-10-20
  4. MVR – GDPBZN · При наводнения checked 2026-10-20
  5. GDPBZN (pojarna.com, information site of GDPBZN) · Основни материали и средства необходими за окомплектоване на „Раница за бедствия“ checked 2026-10-20
  6. MVR – GDPBZN · Инструкция за аварийна готовност (при радиационна опасност) checked 2026-10-20

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