Safety

Which emergency numbers apply in Rio?

190 = Military Police (robbery, violence, crime). 192 = SAMU ambulance service. 193 = Fire brigade (fire, accidents, rescue). All numbers are free nationwide and work from any mobile without an area code.

Source: https://revistas.unijui.edu.br/index.php/contextoesaude/article/view/14835/8696 ; https://www.bandab.com.br/?p=1793745

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