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    What is the 112 Suomi app?

    What the app does, why it matters in Lapland and how to set it up.

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    Short answer

    112 Suomi is the official mobile app of Finland's Emergency Response Centre Agency, free on Android and iPhone. When you make an emergency call through the app, it sends your location to the Emergency Response Centre. It also shows helpline numbers for non-urgent help and regional public safety warnings, and it is available in English.

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    Why

    1. The Ministry of the Interior says the app transfers caller location for calls to 112, the maritime rescue number and the Road User's Hotline.
    2. According to the ministry, the app also shows helpline numbers and regional emergency warnings.
    3. The ministry says the app can be downloaded free of charge for Android and iPhone.

    Details

    Location data matters most in places without clear addresses, such as forests, fells, lakes and roads in Lapland. Allow the app to use your location and keep GPS on.

    Tip

    Install the app at home and enter your phone number before the trip, so you are not doing it in a stressful moment.

    What may differ

    If you call 112 directly without the app, the call still works. You may just need to describe your location in more detail.

    Common misconception

    The app replaces calling 112, so you can report emergencies by message only.

    What actually happens

    The app helps you call 112 and shares your location. The call itself is still the main way to get help.

    People also ask

    • Does the 112 Suomi app work in English?
    • Do I need the 112 app in Lapland?
    • Is the 112 Suomi app free?

    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. In an emergency, always call 112.

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