In the event of an emergency in North Holland, the national emergency number is **112** (used for police, fire, and ambulance services). For non-emergencies, the police can be reached at **0900-8844**.
Emergency management in the Netherlands is organized by safety regions (*Veiligheidsregio's*). North Holland is divided into five such regions: Amsterdam-Amstelland, Kennemerland, Zaanstreek-Waterland, Noord-Holland Noord, and Gooi en Vechtstreek. These collaborative bodies coordinate the efforts of the regional fire brigades (*brandweer*), police units (*Politie Eenheid Amsterdam* and *Eenheid Noord-Holland*), and ambulance fleets. They also oversee disaster response, particularly concerning flood management and critical infrastructure like Schiphol Airport.
