Emergency Preparedness in Malta
Malta is small and densely populated, and its main risks are heatwaves, storms, flash floods and disruptions to power and water. It is introducing "Reverse 112", a system to send alerts to every phone in the country, including foreign ones. This page explains the essentials in English.
Emergency number
- 112 All emergencies: ambulance, police, fire and civil protection
Many 112 calls are false or abandoned. Call only for real emergencies, so lines stay free.
How you will be warned
- Reverse 112 will send emergency notifications and instructions to mobile phones connected to Maltese antennas, including phones with foreign SIM cards. The government aims to have it running by the end of 2026.
- Until then, follow official announcements on radio, television and the Civil Protection Department.
What to have at home
The reference is the European Union's recommendation of at least 72 hours: water, food that keeps, medicines, a battery radio, flashlight, power bank, cash and copies of documents. See the 72-hour kit on a budget and the kit calculator.
Main risks to prepare for
Official information
See emergency preparedness in other European countries.
Sources
Independent educational summary, not an official publication. Always follow instructions from Maltese authorities. Last reviewed: November 2026.