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 The US State Department currently shows a Level 2 travel warning for France, corresponding to the advice “Exercise increased caution” and citing risks including Covid-19, terrorism and potential civil unrest. See the full advisory here .  The US State Department currently shows a Level 2 travel warning for France, corresponding to the advice “Exercise increased caution” and citing risks including Covid-19, terrorism and potential civil unrest. See the full advisory here . 
 +
 +====== Emergency Help in France ======
 +
 +Homer Simpson, "Hello Operator. Quick. Give me the number to 911"
 +
 +[[https://youtu.be/TINdNEMhga4?feature=shared|Homer's 911 Call]]
 +
 +=====Remember: In France=====
 +
 +=====Visitor's Emergency Number = 112=====
 +
 +
 +The following is a comprehensive guide on getting help in Nice, France, for medical or safety emergencies, including important phone numbers, hospital options, and preparation tips:
 +
 +
 +=====1. Emergency Numbers in France=====
 +Homer's question about the number to 911 is hilarious but in France, Homer asks a great question. The number to 911 is not "911" it is another number, as described following.
 +
 +==== --> European Emergency Number: 112====
 +  * This universal emergency number works throughout the EU and connects you to local services. It is possible to use this line instead of choosing one of the other lines. They will __take care of any Emergency__.
 +  * __Travelers__: **The one number to memorize**.
 +  * Ideal for non-French speakers. Everyone speaks English on this line.
 +
 +===Medical Emergency (SAMU) 15 ===
 +  * For serious health emergencies, such as accidents, heart attacks, or life-threatening conditions
 +
 +===Police (Police Secours) 17 ===
 +  * For safety-related emergencies, such as crimes in progress or threats to personal safety.  
 +
 +===Fire Brigade (Pompiers): 18===
 +  * For fires, accidents, or non-life-threatening medical assistance (e.g., minor injuries).  
 +
 +
 +===Pharmacies on Duty (Pharmacie de Garde): 3237===
 +  * Locate a pharmacy open outside regular hours.
 +
 +----
 +
 +=====2. Hospitals in Nice with Emergency Services=====
 +In case of a medical emergency, these hospitals in Nice are equipped to handle urgent care:
 +
 +====1. Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) de Nice – Hôpital Pasteur 2====
 +  * **Specialties**: Comprehensive emergency services, including trauma, cardiac care, and pediatrics.  
 +  * **Address**: 30 Voie Romaine, 06000 Nice, France.  
 +  * **Google Maps**: [[https://www.google.com/maps/place/30+Voie+Romaine,+06000+Nice,+France|Hôpital Pasteur 2]]  
 +  * **Phone**: **+33 4 92 03 77 77**
 +
 +=====2. Polyclinique Saint Georges=====
 +  * **Specialties**: Emergency care and specialized treatment in various medical fields.  
 +  * **Address**: 2 Avenue de Rimiez, 06105 Nice, France.  
 +  * **Google Maps**: [Polyclinique Saint Georges (https://www.google.com/maps/place/2+Avenue+de+Rimiez,+06105+Nice,+France).  
 +  * **Phone**: **+33 4 92 26 26 26**  
 +
 +  * **3. Centre Cardio-Thoracique de Monaco**  
 +  * **Specialties**: For cardiac emergencies, this center near Nice is renowned for heart-related treatments.  
 +  * **Address**: Avenue d’Ostende, 98000 Monaco (30 minutes from Nice).  
 +  * **Google Maps**: [Cardio-Thoracic Center](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Avenue+d'Ostende,+98000+Monaco).  
 +  * **Phone**: **+377 92 16 79 79**
 +
 +----
 +
 +  * **3. Preparing for Emergencies in Advance**
 +  * 1. **Carry Emergency Information**:
 +    * A copy of your passport and European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) if you're from the EU/UK.  
 +    * Travel insurance details, including policy number and 24-hour helpline.
 +
 +  * 2. **Have Key Numbers Handy**:
 +    * Save emergency numbers on your phone, including local embassy contacts.  
 +    * Note the number of your hotel or accommodation for quick reference.
 +
 +  * 3. **Understand the Language Barrier**:
 +    * Learn basic French phrases for emergencies (e.g., “J’ai besoin d’aide” = “I need help”).  
 +    * Use a translation app or card with emergency phrases in French if needed.
 +
 +  * 4. **Know Your Medications**:
 +    * Bring a list of medications you take, including their generic names.  
 +    * Have a small first aid kit with essentials.
 +
 +  * 5. **Locate Nearby Pharmacies**:
 +    * Pharmacies are marked with a green cross. For after-hours service, contact a "pharmacie de garde."
 +
 +----
 +
 +### **4. Steps to Follow in an Emergency**
 +1. **Assess the Situation**:  
 +   - For medical emergencies, call **15** or **112** and provide your location, the nature of the emergency, and any immediate concerns.
 +
 +2. **Communicate Clearly**:  
 +   - If you don’t speak French, ask, “Do you speak English?” Most emergency operators have access to interpreters.
 +
 +3. **Follow Instructions**:  
 +   - Emergency responders will guide you on what to do while waiting for help to arrive.
 +
 +4. **Transport to a Hospital**:  
 +   - Ambulances are managed by SAMU or private services, depending on the situation. In less severe cases, consider taking a taxi to the nearest emergency hospital.
 +
 +----
 +
 +### **5. Other Safety Resources**
 +- **Tourist Police (Police Touristique)**: For issues involving tourists, theft, or lost property. Located near the Promenade des Anglais.  
 +- **Consular Assistance**: Contact your country’s consulate in Nice for passport issues or assistance in emergencies.
 +
  
 ===== Bad Guys in France ===== ===== Bad Guys in France =====
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   * **Learn some French** – Young French people like practicing English. Approach a young person and be polite. This will really help you.   * **Learn some French** – Young French people like practicing English. Approach a young person and be polite. This will really help you.
   * **Steer clear of any political protests** – Actually, you could go to them if you’re like me and are interested in the things that a city find important. It’s exciting to get caught up in a moment of history. But do be alert. Don’t be caught in a big crowd, it’s best to avoid active protests with riot-police patrols.   * **Steer clear of any political protests** – Actually, you could go to them if you’re like me and are interested in the things that a city find important. It’s exciting to get caught up in a moment of history. But do be alert. Don’t be caught in a big crowd, it’s best to avoid active protests with riot-police patrols.
 +
 +
 +----
  
 ===== Staying Safe in Crowds ===== ===== Staying Safe in Crowds =====
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 ===== Why Risks Are Higher in Crowds===== ===== Why Risks Are Higher in Crowds=====
-- Distractions make it easier for threats to go unnoticed. +  * Distractions make it easier for threats to go unnoticed. 
-- Limited mobility can hinder escape during emergencies. +  * Limited mobility can hinder escape during emergencies. 
-- Group dynamics may create confusion or panic.+  * Group dynamics may create confusion or panic.
  
 ---- ----
  
-### **2. Staying Safe in Crowds** +====2. Staying Safe in Crowds==== 
-#### **Preparation Before Entering a Crowd**: + * **Preparation Before Entering a Crowd**: 
-- **Dress Securely**: Avoid flashy jewelry or easily accessible bags. Use cross-body bags with zippers. +    * **Dress Securely**: Avoid flashy jewelry or easily accessible bags. Use cross-body bags with zippers. 
-- **Plan an Exit Strategy**: Know where the nearest exits are and identify less crowded routes. +    * **Plan an Exit Strategy**: Know where the nearest exits are and identify less crowded routes. 
-- **Keep Valuables Minimal**: Carry only essentials like ID, a small amount of cash, and one payment card. +    * **Keep Valuables Minimal**: Carry only essentials like ID, a small amount of cash, and one payment card. 
-- **Use Anti-Theft Accessories**: Wear money belts, and use wallets with RFID protection.+    * **Use Anti-Theft Accessories**: Wear money belts, and use wallets with RFID protection.
  
-#### **Situational Awareness in Crowds**: +  * **Situational Awareness in Crowds**: 
-- **Scan the Area**: Regularly observe your surroundings and the behavior of others. +  * **Scan the Area**: Regularly observe your surroundings and the behavior of others. 
-- **Be Mindful of Suspicious Behavior**: +  * **Be Mindful of Suspicious Behavior**: 
-  - People jostling without cause or unnecessarily close contact. +    * People jostling without cause or unnecessarily close contact. 
-  - Abandoned bags or packages. +    * Abandoned bags or packages. 
-- **Stay on the Edge of the Crowd**: Avoid the densest areas where movement is most restricted.+  * **Stay on the Edge of the Crowd**: Avoid the densest areas where movement is most restricted.
  
-#### **Protecting Your Valuables**: +====Protecting Your Valuables==== 
-- Keep bags in front of you, not on your back or side. +  * Keep bags in front of you, not on your back or side. 
-- Use inside pockets for important items like your phone, wallet, and passport. +  * Use inside pockets for important items like your phone, wallet, and passport. 
-- Avoid pulling out cash or valuables in plain view.+  * Avoid pulling out cash or valuables in plain view.
  
-#### **Crowd Movement Safety**: +====Crowd Movement Safety==== 
-- Walk with the flow to avoid being pushed or trampled. +  * Walk with the flow to avoid being pushed or trampled. 
-- Stay alert to shifts in crowd dynamics, like sudden surges or tension.+  * Stay alert to shifts in crowd dynamics, like sudden surges or tension.
  
 ---- ----
  
-### **3. Responding to Threats in a Crowd** +====3. Responding to Threats in a Crowd====
-#### **If You Suspect Pickpockets**: +
-- Move to a less crowded area if possible. +
-- Check your belongings discreetly, avoiding panic or confrontation. +
-- Report theft to police immediately if you discover something missing.+
  
-#### **If You Feel Threatened or Unsafe**: +===If You Suspect Pickpockets=== 
-- Signal distress to nearby security or law enforcement personnel. +  * Move to a less crowded area if possible. 
-- Look for exits and avoid staying in the densest part of the crowd. +  * Check your belongings discreetly, avoiding panic or confrontation. 
-- Use your phone to call for help (112 in Europe) or notify authorities via apps if available.+  * Report theft to police immediately if you discover something missing.
  
-#### **In a Terrorist Incident**: +====If You Feel Threatened or Unsafe==== 
-- **Stay Calm**: Avoid panic, which can worsen the situation. +  * Signal distress to nearby security or law enforcement personnel. 
-- **Find Cover**: Move away from the threat and seek shelter behind solid objects. +  * Look for exits and avoid staying in the densest part of the crowd. 
-- **Follow Instructions**: Obey police or security personnel. They are trained to manage such events. +  * Use your phone to call for help (112 in Europe) or notify authorities via apps if available. 
-- **Remain Low-Key**: Avoid drawing attention to yourself.+ 
 +====In a Terrorist Incident==== 
 +  * **Stay Calm**: Avoid panic, which can worsen the situation. 
 +  * **Find Cover**: Move away from the threat and seek shelter behind solid objects. 
 +  * **Follow Instructions**: Obey police or security personnel. They are trained to manage such events. 
 +  * **Remain Low-Key**: Avoid drawing attention to yourself.
  
 ---- ----
  
-### **4. Reaching for Help in a Crowd** +==== 4. Reaching for Help in a Crowd====
-#### **Immediate Actions**: +
-- **Call Emergency Services**: Dial **112** in Europe or the local emergency number. Clearly state your location and the situation. +
-- **Alert Authorities**: Notify police or event security staff if available. +
-- **Seek Assistance from Bystanders**: Signal others around you for help, especially those who appear calm or authoritative.+
  
-#### **When Communication is Challenging**: +===Immediate Actions=== 
-- Use visual cues, like waving your hand, to attract attention. +  * **Call Emergency Services**: Dial **112** in Europe or the local emergency number. Clearly state your location and the situation. 
-- Move towards marked help stations or information points at events or transportation hubs.+  * **Alert Authorities**: Notify police or event security staff if available. 
 +  * **Seek Assistance from Bystanders**: Signal others around you for help, especially those who appear calm or authoritative. 
 + 
 +===When Communication is Challenging=== 
 +  * Use visual cues, like waving your hand, to attract attention. 
 +  * Move towards marked help stations or information points at events or transportation hubs.
  
 ---- ----
  
-### **5. Dealing with Panic or Stampedes** +=====5. Dealing with Panic or Stampedes===== 
-#### **During a Stampede**: +====During a Stampede==== 
-- Stay upright and avoid falling. If you do fall, curl into a ball to protect vital organs and wait for a chance to get back up. +  * Stay upright and avoid falling. If you do fall, curl into a ball to protect vital organs and wait for a chance to get back up. 
-- Keep your arms near your chest to create breathing space. +  * Keep your arms near your chest to create breathing space. 
-- Move diagonally towards the edge of the crowd.+  * Move diagonally towards the edge of the crowd.
  
-#### **Avoiding Panic**: +====Avoiding Panic==== 
-- Breathe deeply to stay calm. +  * Breathe deeply to stay calm. 
-- Focus on a clear goal, such as moving towards an exit or locating a security officer.+  * Focus on a clear goal, such as moving towards an exit or locating a security officer.
  
 ---- ----
  
-### **6. Summary of Tips for Crowd Safety** +===== 6. Summary of Tips for Crowd Safety===== 
-- **Preparation**: Travel light, dress smart, and plan ahead. +  * **Preparation**: Travel light, dress smart, and plan ahead. 
-- **Awareness**: Keep alert to your surroundings and your belongings. +  * **Awareness**: Keep alert to your surroundings and your belongings. 
-- **Action**: Know how to seek help quickly and respond to threats calmly. +  * **Action**: Know how to seek help quickly and respond to threats calmly. 
-- **Communication**: Always have emergency contacts and numbers on hand.+  * **Communication**: Always have emergency contacts and numbers on hand.
  
 By staying vigilant and proactive, you can significantly reduce risks and enjoy crowded events or public spaces safely. By staying vigilant and proactive, you can significantly reduce risks and enjoy crowded events or public spaces safely.
  
-====== How to get Emergency Help in France ====== 
- 
-Homer Simpson, "Hello Operator. Quick. Give me the number to 911" 
- 
-[[https://youtu.be/TINdNEMhga4?feature=shared|Homer's 911 Call]] 
- 
- 
-The following is a comprehensive guide on getting help in Nice, France, for medical or safety emergencies, including important phone numbers, hospital options, and preparation tips: 
  
 ---- ----
- 
-=====1. Emergency Numbers in France===== 
-Homer's question about the number to 911 is hilarious but in France, Homer asks a great question. The number to 911 is not "911" it is another number, as described following. 
- 
-  * **Medical Emergency (SAMU)**: **15**   
-For serious health emergencies, such as accidents, heart attacks, or life-threatening conditions.   
- 
-  * **Police (Police Secours)**: **17** 
-For safety-related emergencies, such as crimes in progress or threats to personal safety.   
- 
-  * **Fire Brigade (Pompiers)**: **18**   
-For fires, accidents, or non-life-threatening medical assistance (e.g., minor injuries).   
- 
-  * **European Emergency Number**: **112**   
-This universal emergency number works throughout the EU and connects you to local services. Ideal for non-French speakers. 
- 
-  * **Pharmacies on Duty (Pharmacie de Garde)**: Dial **3237** to locate a pharmacy open outside regular hours. 
- 
---- 
- 
-### **2. Hospitals in Nice with Emergency Services** 
-In case of a medical emergency, these hospitals in Nice are equipped to handle urgent care: 
- 
-#### **1. Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) de Nice – Hôpital Pasteur 2**   
-- **Specialties**: Comprehensive emergency services, including trauma, cardiac care, and pediatrics.   
-- **Address**: 30 Voie Romaine, 06000 Nice, France.   
-- **Google Maps**: [Hôpital Pasteur 2](https://www.google.com/maps/place/30+Voie+Romaine,+06000+Nice,+France).   
-- **Phone**: **+33 4 92 03 77 77**   
- 
-#### **2. Polyclinique Saint Georges**   
-- **Specialties**: Emergency care and specialized treatment in various medical fields.   
-- **Address**: 2 Avenue de Rimiez, 06105 Nice, France.   
-- **Google Maps**: [Polyclinique Saint Georges](https://www.google.com/maps/place/2+Avenue+de+Rimiez,+06105+Nice,+France).   
-- **Phone**: **+33 4 92 26 26 26**   
- 
-#### **3. Centre Cardio-Thoracique de Monaco**   
-- **Specialties**: For cardiac emergencies, this center near Nice is renowned for heart-related treatments.   
-- **Address**: Avenue d’Ostende, 98000 Monaco (30 minutes from Nice).   
-- **Google Maps**: [Cardio-Thoracic Center](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Avenue+d'Ostende,+98000+Monaco).   
-- **Phone**: **+377 92 16 79 79** 
- 
---- 
- 
-### **3. Preparing for Emergencies in Advance** 
-1. **Carry Emergency Information**: 
-   - A copy of your passport and European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) if you're from the EU/UK.   
-   - Travel insurance details, including policy number and 24-hour helpline. 
- 
-2. **Have Key Numbers Handy**: 
-   - Save emergency numbers on your phone, including local embassy contacts.   
-   - Note the number of your hotel or accommodation for quick reference. 
- 
-3. **Understand the Language Barrier**: 
-   - Learn basic French phrases for emergencies (e.g., “J’ai besoin d’aide” = “I need help”).   
-   - Use a translation app or card with emergency phrases in French if needed. 
- 
-4. **Know Your Medications**: 
-   - Bring a list of medications you take, including their generic names.   
-   - Have a small first aid kit with essentials. 
- 
-5. **Locate Nearby Pharmacies**: 
-   - Pharmacies are marked with a green cross. For after-hours service, contact a "pharmacie de garde." 
- 
---- 
- 
-### **4. Steps to Follow in an Emergency** 
-1. **Assess the Situation**:   
-   - For medical emergencies, call **15** or **112** and provide your location, the nature of the emergency, and any immediate concerns. 
- 
-2. **Communicate Clearly**:   
-   - If you don’t speak French, ask, “Do you speak English?” Most emergency operators have access to interpreters. 
- 
-3. **Follow Instructions**:   
-   - Emergency responders will guide you on what to do while waiting for help to arrive. 
- 
-4. **Transport to a Hospital**:   
-   - Ambulances are managed by SAMU or private services, depending on the situation. In less severe cases, consider taking a taxi to the nearest emergency hospital. 
- 
---- 
- 
-### **5. Other Safety Resources** 
-- **Tourist Police (Police Touristique)**: For issues involving tourists, theft, or lost property. Located near the Promenade des Anglais.   
-- **Consular Assistance**: Contact your country’s consulate in Nice for passport issues or assistance in emergencies. 
  
  
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