Short answer. 112 is the only emergency number in Finland, for police, fire and ambulance: "Call the emergency number 112" 1. Official emergency warnings come from the Emergency Response Centre Agency, through the 112 Suomi app and 112.fi, and from the regional rescue services at pelastustoimi.fi 23. The Ministry of the Interior coordinates civil preparedness and publishes the national guide on Suomi.fi 5.
Which number do I call in an emergency?
112. It is the single emergency number in Finland, for the police, the fire and rescue services and ambulances 1. There is no separate number for each service.
Write 112 on your household's emergency plan, and make sure children know it. Our guide How do I make a family emergency plan? covers the rest of the plan.
Who are the official sources in a crisis?
| Organisation | Role | Where to find it | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency number | Police, fire, ambulance | 112 | 1 |
| Emergency Response Centre Agency (Hätäkeskuslaitos) | Emergency warnings, 112 Suomi app | https://112.fi/en/emergency-warnings | 3 |
| Rescue services (Pelastustoimi) | Regional rescue departments, alarm signals, sheltering in your area | https://pelastustoimi.fi/en | 2 |
| Ministry of the Interior | Coordinates civil preparedness; national guide "Preparing for Incidents and Crises" | https://www.suomi.fi/guides/preparedness | 5 |
| Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) | Radiation and nuclear safety | https://stuk.fi/en | 4 |
How do I receive official warnings?
The emergency warning that follows a siren is published on the 112 Suomi app, radio (Yle), teletext page 112, television when necessary, and on 112.fi, pelastustoimi.fi and yle.fi 13. Installing the 112 Suomi app on every phone in the household is the simplest step. The siren signals and the planned FI-Alert phone system are explained on Emergency alerts in Finland.
Where is the national preparedness guide?
The Ministry of the Interior and the Digital and Population Data Services Agency publish "Preparing for Incidents and Crises" on Suomi.fi 5. It covers home supplies, what to do in different situations, radiation hazards and civil defence, and is the reference behind most of the Finland pages on Phaenyx. See Finland: emergency preparedness at a glance.
What about radiation?
For radiation matters, the official contact is STUK, the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (stuk.fi/en) 4. In a radiation emergency, follow the emergency warning; iodine tablets are taken only when the authorities instruct you to 4. See Iodine tablets in Finland.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a separate number for the police or an ambulance?
No. 112 is the only emergency number in Finland, for police, fire and ambulance 1.
Which app gives official warnings in Finland?
The 112 Suomi app of the Emergency Response Centre Agency 3.
Who do I ask about the shelter in my area?
Your building's emergency plan first, then your regional rescue department's website 2. See Public shelters in Finland.
Sources
- Ministry of the Interior / Suomi.fi — General instructions on preparedness, home emergency supplies and on what to do in different situations - Preparing for Incidents and Crises — https://www.suomi.fi/guides/preparedness/how-to-prepare-for-incidents-and-crises/general-instructions-on-preparedness-home-emergency-supplies-and-on-what-to-do-in-different-situations (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Pelastustoimi (Finnish rescue services) — Alarm signal — https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/home-everyday-life/emergencies/alarm-signal (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Hätäkeskuslaitos (Emergency Response Centre Agency) — Emergency warnings - Emergency Response Centre Agency — https://112.fi/en/emergency-warnings (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Ministry of the Interior / Suomi.fi — Radiation hazards - Preparing for Incidents and Crises — https://www.suomi.fi/guides/preparedness/how-to-prepare-for-incidents-and-crises/radiation-hazards (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Ministry of the Interior / Digital and Population Data Services Agency (Suomi.fi) — Preparing for Incidents and Crises: Guidance and instructions — https://www.suomi.fi/guides/preparedness (accessed 2026-10-20)
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Sources
- Ministry of the Interior / Suomi.fi · General instructions on preparedness, home emergency supplies and on what to do in different situations - Preparing for Incidents and Crises checked 2026-10-20
- Pelastustoimi (Finnish rescue services) · Alarm signal checked 2026-10-20
- Hätäkeskuslaitos (Emergency Response Centre Agency) · Emergency warnings - Emergency Response Centre Agency checked 2026-10-20
- Ministry of the Interior / Suomi.fi · Radiation hazards - Preparing for Incidents and Crises checked 2026-10-20
- Ministry of the Interior / Digital and Population Data Services Agency (Suomi.fi) · Preparing for Incidents and Crises: Guidance and instructions checked 2026-10-20