Emergencies.
Germany’s emergency services are excellent, and the Ruhr Area’s are no exception. The local police are invariably courteous and correct perhaps because they have so little to do in a city that’s so safe!
The fire brigade is well equipped and efficient and an ambulance with emergency aid is never more than a few minutes away.
Ranging from all-night pharmacists and medical and dental clinics to on-call doctors who actually make midnight house calls, medical service is second to none.
Police.
In Germany there are basically just two emergency telephone codes. On the one hand “110” to call the police and on the other hand “112” for emergency calls/accident notifications and for calling the fire...
Fire.
In Germany there are basically just two emergency telephone codes. On the one hand “110” to call the police and on the other hand “112” for emergency calls/accident...
Ambulance.
In Germany there are basically just two emergency telephone codes. On the one hand “110” to call the police and on the other hand “112” for emergency calls/accident notifications and for calling the fire brigade/department...
Hospitals.
If you are seeking for medical advice by a specialist the Clinic-Guide Rhine-Ruhr helps you find the right hospital. The website is partly available in English and provides an insight into 75 hospitals in the Rhine-Ruhr area with 410 medical...
Public Toilets.
Some of the first thoughts associated with public toilets are not necessarily positive. But sometimes there is just no way around them. In addition to small sanitary facilities around shopping streets also larger stores and shoppin...
Emergencies.
They always happen without warning, mostly in the home and getting caught in an accident is one of the most unpleasant events that may occur. But they can happen to anyone, anywhere and everywhere. It's best to be prepared...
