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Turkey · Government & SafetyAFAD Acil Çağrı
Emergency app of AFAD, Türkiye's disaster agency: one tap sends your location to 112, and preset messages work when you cannot speak.
What it helps with
- Being found after an earthquakeLocation to rescuers.
- Calling for help silentlyPreset messages.
- Reaching 112 when lines are jammedInternet call.
About AFAD Acil Çağrı:
AFAD Acil Çağrı is the emergency call app of the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD). It sends your location to the 112 emergency centre, can start an emergency call over the internet, and lets you send preset emergency messages if you cannot talk, for example after an earthquake. Your location is recorded, so rescuers can still find you if the phone battery dies.
Key Features:
- Location to 112: Sent with the call.
- Internet calls: When voice lines are busy.
- Preset messages: If you cannot speak.
- Saved location: Even if the battery dies.
How to Get Started:
- Install AFAD Acil Çağrı and allow location access.
- Register with your phone number and fill in your details.
- In an emergency, open the app and press the call button.
- If you cannot speak, choose a preset message instead.
Before you use it
- Sign-up: Registration needs a phone number that receives SMS.
- Good to know: Türkiye is highly earthquake-prone: set up the app on arrival, not after a quake.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does AFAD Acil Çağrı work with a foreign bank card in Turkey?
- Not reliably — a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
- Is AFAD Acil Çağrı available in English?
- Not officially — the interface is mainly in the local language.
- Do I need a local phone number to use AFAD Acil Çağrı?
- Yes, AFAD Acil Çağrı requires a local phone number to register.
- Do I need local ID or residency for AFAD Acil Çağrı?
- No, AFAD Acil Çağrı doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use AFAD Acil Çağrı?
- iOS · Android
- How much does AFAD Acil Çağrı cost?
- Free