Emergency contacts

Vacations and trips are not immune to unforeseen circumstances. That's why it's important to know the emergency numbers for each situation. These are the contacts for emergencies in Cape Verde.

• Hospitals - 130. The number 130 should be called in cases of medical emergency, such as sudden illness, serious accidents or health-related problems. 
• Firefighters - 131. The number 131 is used in situations involving fires, landslides, floods, rescues and other emergencies that require the action of the fire department. 
• National Police (PN) - 132. The number 132 is used for situations involving public security, such as robberies, thefts, kidnappings and other violations of the law. The National Police of Cape Verde is responsible for ensuring order and security in the country, acting in a preventive and repressive manner.
• National Civil Protection and Fire Service (SNPCB) - 8001112. The 8001112 number is used for emergencies related to natural disasters, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, among others. The National Civil Protection and Fire Service (SNPCB) is responsible for planning and coordinating actions to prevent and respond to emergencies, working together with other government institutions and civil society organizations.

It is important to emphasize that in the event of an emergency, it is essential to remain calm and provide accurate information to the attendant. Give as exact an address as possible and a contact telephone number.