Emergency

As with any country, Italy also has it’s fair share of crime. Ensure that you still take the same safety precautions as you would at home. and do not assume that because you are on holiday and feeling more relaxed that nothing will happen to you. Tourists can often be the target of muggings and pick-pocketing. Keep valuables locked in the hotel safe, or if you are in a self-catering apartment or villa check to see if there is a safety deposit box available. In the event of something going wrong, contact your relatives and friends at home as they can then take appropriate action within the UK. The same advice should be taken if a natural disaster occurs during your visit to a foreign country. In the event of serious accidents, illnesses, death, arrest, detentions or risk of physical harm please contact your nearest Embassy or Consulate who will take be able to help you and take action. Please see our related articles with regard to crime in Italy, emergency services, telephone numbers for police, fire, ambulance, hospitals and pharmacies should you need them. In most cases people only need advice, but hopefully you will not need to use any of the emergency telephone numbers and that your only emergency will be going to the local pharmacy for some mosquito repellent!