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Official sources for the place where help is needed
Start with your location
Emergency numbers, coverage, and available services vary by country and region. Check the official source for the place where help is needed. This directory links to external organizations; it does not submit a request or confirm that a service is available to you. Sources reviewed October 4, 2026.
International
National Red Cross and Red Crescent directory
Find the national society for a country, then verify its local services and contact details. This directory is not a universal emergency dispatch service.
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Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System
Explore disaster awareness and coordination information. Follow responsible local authorities for protective actions; this site does not reproduce or monitor the live alerts.
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Emergency Telecommunications Cluster
Explore humanitarian emergency communications and connectivity work. This is a professional resource, not a request for a personal rescue connection.
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Saudi national emergency contacts
The national directory lists 997 for ambulance, 999 for police, and 998 for Civil Defense. Use the official source for the service you need.
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Saudi Red Crescent Authority
Official ambulance and emergency medical service information. Ambulance number: 997.
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Regional 911 coverage
Saudi Civil Defense guidance identifies 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Region, and 998 for Civil Defense in other regions. Do not assume that 911 coverage is universal.
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National 911 Program
For an emergency in the United States, call 911. Explore official information about the U.S. emergency communications system.
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Ready.gov emergency planning
Explore official preparedness planning guidance and adapt plans with the responsible local organizations.
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National Domestic Violence Hotline
Connect directly with specialist domestic abuse support in the United States. Consider device privacy when seeking help.
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United Way 211
Find community resources for needs such as housing, food, bills, and caregiving in the United States.
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