Short answer. In Georgia, dial 112 for police, fire/rescue and ambulance. It is free, works 24/7 from any fixed or mobile phone without an area code, and even without a SIM card 1. Deaf and hard-of-hearing people can reach 112 by text message and video call after registering in advance on 112.gov.ge 12.
Which numbers should you know?
| Number | Service |
|---|---|
| 112 | Police, fire/rescue, ambulance — 24/7, free, from any fixed or mobile phone without area code, even without a SIM card 1 |
| 032 2 41 41 12 | Emergency Management Service hotline listed in the official booklet 1 |
| 0322414479 | Emergency Management Service office (info@es.gov.ge) 4 |
Use 112 for anything urgent.
What should you say when you call 112?
The 112 service asks callers to give 3:
- Where it happened;
- What happened;
- Which service is needed;
- Your first and last name.
Do not hang up until the operator ends the call 3.
How can deaf and hard-of-hearing people reach 112?
They can contact 112 by short text message and by video call, free and 24/7, after registering in advance on 112.gov.ge 1. The 112 Georgia app also offers video calls in sign language 2.
What does the 112 Georgia app add?
The free 112 Georgia app lets you call 112 with your location, chat with a call-taker, and send a silent SOS that transmits your GPS coordinates and dispatches police 2. It works on Android and iOS, in Georgian, English, Russian, Armenian and Azerbaijani 2. More on the Georgia alerts page.
Who is in charge?
| Agency | Role |
|---|---|
| Emergency Management Service (State Sub-agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs) — es.gov.ge | Lead body of the national civil security system in peacetime 45 |
| Public Safety Management Center 112 (LEPL, Ministry of Internal Affairs) — 112.gov.ge | Runs the single emergency number 112, created in 2012 2 |
Write these numbers on paper too, and keep them in your bag: our family emergency plan and important documents guides explain how.
Frequently asked questions
Does 112 work without a SIM card in Georgia?
Yes. The EMS booklet says 112 can be called from any fixed or mobile phone, without an area code, even without a SIM card 1.
Is calling 112 free?
Yes, 112 is free and available 24/7 1.
Can I contact 112 in English?
The 112 Georgia app is available in English 2. The sources consulted do not state which languages call-takers speak on voice calls.
How do I write to the Emergency Management Service?
By email at info@es.gov.ge, or by phone at its office number 0322414479 4.
Sources
- Emergency Management Service, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia — საგანგებო სიტუაციების დროს ქცევის წესები (Rules of behaviour in emergencies) — https://es.gov.ge/pdf/catalog.pdf (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Public Safety Management Center 112 — Mobile Application – 112Georgia — https://112.gov.ge/?p=22696 (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Public Safety Management Center 112 — რა დროს უნდა დარეკო (When to call) — https://112.gov.ge/?page_id=274 (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Emergency Management Service — Home page — https://es.gov.ge/ (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Parliament of Georgia / Legislative Herald (matsne.gov.ge) — Law of Georgia on Civil Security, No. 2608-IIს, consolidated — https://matsne.gov.ge/ka/document/view/4243170?publication=16 (accessed 2026-10-20)
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Sources
- Emergency Management Service, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia · საგანგებო სიტუაციების დროს ქცევის წესები (Rules of behaviour in emergencies) checked 2026-10-20
- Public Safety Management Center 112, Ministry of Internal Affairs · Mobile Application – 112Georgia checked 2026-10-20
- Public Safety Management Center 112 · რა დროს უნდა დარეკო (When to call) checked 2026-10-20
- Emergency Management Service · შინაგან საქმეთა სამინისტროს საგანგებო სიტუაციების მართვის სამსახური (home page) checked 2026-10-20
- Parliament of Georgia / Legislative Herald (matsne.gov.ge) · სამოქალაქო უსაფრთხოების შესახებ (Law of Georgia on Civil Security, No. 2608-IIს, consolidated) checked 2026-10-20