Short answer. Norway uses separate emergency numbers: 110 for fire, 112 for police and 113 for medical emergencies, plus 1412 for the deaf and hard of hearing 1. People who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech-impaired can also text the emergency numbers after registering at nodsms.no 1. DSB coordinates civil protection, Sivilforsvaret runs shelters and sirens, and DSA handles nuclear preparedness 234.
Which number do I call?
| Number | Service |
|---|---|
| 110 | Fire 1 |
| 112 | Police, when immediate assistance is required 1 |
| 113 | Medical emergency (emergency or life-threatening situation) 1 |
| 1412 | Emergency number for the deaf and hard of hearing 1 |
| Emergency text messaging | SMS to emergency numbers for deaf, hard of hearing or speech-impaired users, after registering at nodsms.no 1 |
DSB recommends keeping a paper list of important numbers: emergency numbers, the emergency clinic, vet, family, friends and neighbours 1. See the kit page.
Which agencies should I know?
| Agency | Role | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Direktoratet for samfunnssikkerhet og beredskap (DSB) | Civil protection, self-preparedness advice, Nødvarsel | https://www.dsb.no 14 |
| Sivilforsvaret (Norwegian Civil Defence) | Shelters, sirens, sending Nødvarsel with the police | https://www.sivilforsvaret.no 24 |
| Direktoratet for strålevern og atomsikkerhet (DSA) | Nuclear preparedness, iodine tablets | https://www.dsa.no 3 |
| Nødvarsel | Cell-broadcast emergency alerts | https://www.nodvarsel.no 4 |
Where do I get information during a crisis?
From NRK P1, the emergency channel, and from Nødvarsel alerts on your phone 14. Details are on the alerts page. For a nuclear incident, follow DSA's advice and see the iodine page. For shelters, ask your municipality or local Civil Defence district, or use kart.dsb.no: see the public shelters page.
Write your household's contacts and meeting points into a plan: /guides/family-plan.
Frequently asked questions
Is 112 the general emergency number in Norway?
In Norway, 112 is the police number when immediate assistance is required; fire is 110 and medical emergencies are 113 1.
How can a deaf person reach emergency services?
Call 1412, or text the emergency numbers after registering at nodsms.no 1.
Who sends emergency phone alerts?
The police and Sivilforsvaret send Nødvarsel; DSB runs the service 4.
Sources
- Direktoratet for samfunnssikkerhet og beredskap (DSB) — How you can play your part in Norway's emergency preparedness – Advice on emergency preparedness — https://www.dsb.no/siteassets/sikkerhverdag/egenberedskap/brosjyren/dsb-egenberedskap-engelsk-web.pdf (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Sivilforsvaret — Spørsmål og svar om tilfluktsrom — https://www.sivilforsvaret.no/dette-er-sivilforsvaret/tilfluktsrom/sporsmal-og-svar-om-tilfluktsrom/ (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Direktoratet for strålevern og atomsikkerhet (DSA) — Jodtabletter ved atomulykker — https://www.dsa.no/atomberedskap/jodtabletter (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Direktoratet for samfunnssikkerhet og beredskap (DSB) — Om Nødvarsel — https://www.nodvarsel.no/om-nodvarsel/ (accessed 2026-10-20)
Turn this into action
Your plan for Norway, worked out for your household.
- Water, food and equipment counted for each person and pet
- The nuclear plants and zones around your home
- Phaenyx Safe: one tap to tell your people you are safe
Sources
- Direktoratet for samfunnssikkerhet og beredskap (DSB) · How you can play your part in Norway's emergency preparedness – Advice on emergency preparedness checked 2026-10-20
- Sivilforsvaret · Spørsmål og svar om tilfluktsrom checked 2026-10-20
- Direktoratet for strålevern og atomsikkerhet (DSA) · Jodtabletter ved atomulykker checked 2026-10-20
- Direktoratet for samfunnssikkerhet og beredskap (DSB) · Om Nødvarsel checked 2026-10-20