Short answer. In Slovakia, call 112, the general European emergency number, available 24/7; you can also send an SMS asking for help 1. Direct numbers are 150 for fire and rescue, 155 for ambulance, 158 for police, 159 for municipal police and 18 300 for mountain rescue 1. Civil protection is run by the Interior Ministry's Crisis Management Section and the district offices 2.
Which numbers should I know?
| Number | Service 1 |
|---|---|
| 112 | General European emergency number, 24/7; also accepts SMS |
| 150 | Fire and rescue (Hasiči) |
| 155 | Ambulance (Rýchla zdravotná pomoc) |
| 158 | Police (Polícia) |
| 159 | Municipal police (Mestská polícia) |
| 18 300 | Mountain rescue (Horská záchranná služba) |
The ministry also advises writing important phone numbers on paper, in case your phone is dead 1. See important documents.
Which agencies are responsible?
| Agency | Role |
|---|---|
| Ministry of Interior, Crisis Management Section (Sekcia krízového riadenia MV SR), minv.sk/?Civilna_ochrana | Civil protection, integrated rescue system, crisis management 2 |
| District offices, crisis management departments (okresné úrady, odbor krízového riadenia) | Local civil protection, shelter registers, evacuation 2 |
| Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute (SHMÚ), shmu.sk | Weather and flood warnings 2 |
| Nuclear Regulatory Authority (ÚJD SR), ujd.gov.sk | Nuclear safety regulator; approves nuclear plant emergency plans 2 |
Your municipality is the first contact for the shelter assigned to your address: see public shelters.
Where do I find official information during a crisis?
- Radio, TV and municipal loudspeakers carry the spoken message that follows a siren 1. See alerts.
- Civilná ochrana/112 accounts on Facebook and Instagram, run by the Interior Ministry 1.
- SHMÚ for weather and flood warnings 1.
- The crisis brochure Čo robiť v prípade krízy alebo ozbrojeného konfliktu (2025), on the ministry website, as a PDF in Slovak, English, Hungarian and Rusyn, and as audio 13.
Frequently asked questions
Can I text 112 in Slovakia?
Yes. You can send an SMS to 112 asking for help 1.
What is the ambulance number in Slovakia?
155, or 112 1.
Who do I call about mountain accidents?
Mountain rescue on 18 300, or 112 1.
Who approves the emergency plans of nuclear plants?
The Nuclear Regulatory Authority (ÚJD SR) 2.
Sources
- Ministerstvo vnútra Slovenskej republiky, Sekcia krízového riadenia — Čo robiť v prípade krízy alebo ozbrojeného konfliktu — https://www.minv.sk/?co-robit-v-pripade-krizy-alebo-ozbrojeneho-konfliktu (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Ministerstvo vnútra Slovenskej republiky, Sekcia krízového riadenia — Civilná ochrana — https://www.minv.sk/?Civilna_ochrana (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Ministerstvo vnútra Slovenskej republiky — WHAT TO DO in Times of Crisis or Armed Conflict — https://www.minv.sk/swift_data/source/images/conflict-brochure-eng.pdf (accessed 2026-10-20)
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Sources
- Ministerstvo vnútra Slovenskej republiky, Sekcia krízového riadenia · Čo robiť v prípade krízy alebo ozbrojeného konfliktu checked 2026-10-20
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- Ministerstvo vnútra Slovenskej republiky · WHAT TO DO in Times of Crisis or Armed Conflict checked 2026-10-20