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Universal Emergency & Essential Support Numbers (All of Sardinia)

• 112 (NUE – Single Emergency Number): The main switchboard for Police, Fire Department, and Ambulances.

• 1515: Forestry and Environmental Surveillance Corps. Crucial in Sardinia for reporting wildfires or endangered wildlife.

• 1530: Coast Guard. Call for any emergency at sea or on beaches.

• 116117: European Number for Non-Urgent Medical Care (Guardia Medica).

• Poison Control Center (Centro Antiveleni): Sardinia relies on mainland hubs. In a poisoning emergency, dial 02 66101029 (Niguarda Hospital, Milan) or 06 3054343 (Gemelli Hospital, Rome), active 24/7.

• Mountain & Cave Rescue (CNSAS): Call 112 and specifically request “Soccorso Alpino” for emergencies in rugged terrain (e.g., Supramonte, Gennargentu). Hikers are highly advised to download the free GeoResQ app for GPS tracking and direct SOS dispatch.

• Roadside Assistance: Call 803 116 (ACI – Automobile Club d’Italia) for 24/7 towing and roadside help, or contact your rental car provider’s dedicated emergency line.

• Anti-Violence & Stalking (1522): A free, multilingual, 24/7 national helpline supporting victims of gender-based violence and stalking.

• On-Duty Pharmacies (Farmacie di Turno): To find the nearest open pharmacy at night or on holidays, check the green cross LED signs outside any local pharmacy or visit the regional portal farmaciediturno.org.

• Lost or Stolen Credit Cards: Universal toll-free numbers to instantly block cards: Visa (800 819 014), Mastercard (800 870 866), American Express (06 72900347).

• Consular Assistance & Lost Documents: Report lost passports to the Carabinieri (112) first to obtain a police report. Major foreign representations (e.g., UK, France, Germany) have consular agencies in Cagliari and Olbia to issue emergency travel documents.

Cagliari & South Sardinia

• Tourist Medical Service (Guardia Medica Turistica): Active during summer along the coast (Villasimius, Pula, Chia, Poetto). For non-severe emergencies, contact ASL Cagliari (Switchboard: 070 6091).

• At-Home Doctors & Nurses: Il Tuo Medico a Domicilio (080 6650058) is a private, 24/7 network providing urgent visits to hotels and B&Bs in key districts and Poetto beach (arriving within 1-2 hours). Assistiamo Te (080 403 8868) provides ISO-certified dispatch for at-home nursing and tourist medical repatriations.

• Diving Emergencies: A hyperbaric chamber (Camera Iperbarica) is located at the Marino Hospital in Cagliari.

• Animal Emergencies: Clinica Veterinaria San Giuseppe offers private 24/7 first aid (Via Vesalio 13, Pirri – Cagliari | Tel: 070 500781).

Olbia, Costa Smeralda & Gallura

• Tourist Medical Service: Highly widespread during summer in tourist hubs (Porto Cervo, San Teodoro, Cannigione). Refer to ASL Gallura (Switchboard: 0789 552200).

• At-Home Doctors & Nurses: National networks (080 6650058 / 080 403 8868) cover hotels and resorts. The Medical Guard Costa Smeralda is also highly established for luxury, multilingual home care.

• Diving Emergencies: Hyperbaric chambers are available in Olbia (Giovanni Paolo II Hospital) and La Maddalena (Paolo Merlo Hospital).

• Animal Emergencies: Vet Service Clinica Veterinaria (Via V. Veneto 128, Olbia | Tel: 0789 26540) and Vet Clinic Pronto Soccorso H24 (Tel: 334 3025520).

Sassari & Alghero

• Tourist Medical Service: Seasonal clinics in Alghero, Stintino, and Castelsardo (ASL Sassari Switchboard: 079 2061000).

• At-Home Doctors & Nurses: The VisitaDomicilio (080 6650058) network dispatches multilingual doctors (English, French, Spanish, German) directly to your accommodation.

• Diving Emergencies: Platamona (near Sassari) hosts a major hyperbaric medical center for northern Sardinia.

• Animal Emergencies: The Ospedale Veterinario Didattico Università di Sassari provides specialized veterinary care and emergency services (Via Vienna 2, Sassari | Tel: 079 213551).

Oristano & West Coast

• Tourist Medical Service: Activated during warmer months in Torre Grande, Putzu Idu, and Bosa (ASL Oristano Switchboard: 0783 3171).

• At-Home Doctors & Nurses: Contact 080 403 8868 (Assistiamo Te) for rapid nurse dispatch for dressings or at-home therapies.

• Animal Emergencies: Clinica Veterinaria Duemari, renowned nationwide for animal rescue, offers extensive emergency services (Via Cagliari 313, Oristano | Tel: 320 2135300). For injured wildlife in the Sinis peninsula, call 1515.

Nuoro, Ogliastra & Inland Areas

• Tourist Medical Service: Essential seasonal presence in coastal towns (Cala Gonone, Orosei) and mountain villages (ASL Nuoro Switchboard: 0784 240240).

• At-Home Doctors & Nurses: Centralized numbers (080 6650058) can locate and dispatch private doctors to agriturismos in the Supramonte or remote coastal resorts.

• Animal Emergencies: Clinica Veterinaria Città di Nuoro provides advanced diagnostics and care (Via Badu ‘e Carros 37, Nuoro | Tel: 0784 202680 / Mobile: 334 9453663). If a pet is trapped in rugged terrain (caves or cliffs), call 115 (Fire Department) for technical rescue.