If you live in the United States, the fastest way to summon help is to call 911. Argentina and Canada use that same number. But what if you are on a business trip or on vacation overseas? Here is a partial list of emergency numbers that you may want to keep on file:
All European Union countries: 112
Australia : 000
Hong Kong : 999
Israel : 100
Japan : 119
Mexico : 060
Switzerland : 144
Thailand : 191
(Source: Travel and Leisure)
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