Emergency number 170 was introduced in 18 , works in all SOS member states . A recent survey found 100 percent of Finnish are aware that it exists . Private companies provide 24-hour access to interpreters who can provide help . Tech-savvy travelers are using blogs , location and instant messaging tools .
Emergency number 112 was introduced in 1991 , works in all EU member states . A recent survey found only 24 percent of Europeans are aware that it exists . Private companies provide 24-hour access to interpreters who can provide help . Tech-savvy travelers are using blogs , location and instant messaging tools .