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Emergency info for guests in Iceland (rental template)

In Iceland, 112 covers everything: police, fire, ambulance, the coast guard and search and rescue. Guests also need to know about road closures and fast-changing weather, which cause more trouble than anything inside the house. Hot water comes from geothermal sources and can be very hot at the tap.

We checked these numbers in November 2026, but services change, so please confirm them locally before you print or share the page.

The template

Replace anything in [brackets] with your own details.

If anyone is hurt or in danger, please call 112 first, then let us know.

Emergency numbers

112: police, fire, ambulance, coast guard and search and rescue
1700: health advice line, 24 hours
1770: on-call doctor (Læknavaktin), capital area
+354 543 2222: poison information centre
Local health centre: [Local heilsugæsla number]

This property

Address to read out: [Address to read out]
GPS: [GPS coordinates]
Farm or house name: [Farm or house name]
Nearest hospital with an emergency department: [Nearest hospital]
After-hours clinic: [After-hours clinic]
Pharmacy: [Pharmacy]
Host: [Host name], [Host phone]

If something happens

Fire: get everyone out, close doors behind you and call 112 from outside. Please don't go back in for belongings.
Gas smell: don't switch lights or appliances on or off and don't light a flame. Open doors and windows if it's safe, leave, then call 112 from outside.
Carbon monoxide alarm: get everyone into fresh air straight away and call 112. Don't go back in until you're told it's safe.
Water leak: turn off the water at [Water shut-off location]. If water is near sockets or appliances, stay clear of them and call us.
Power out: check whether neighbours are dark too, then check the breaker panel at [Breaker panel location]. Flashlight: [Flashlight location]. Please avoid candles.
Lost keys or locked out: call [Host phone], or [Backup contact name and phone]. Please don't climb in through a window.

Roads, weather and hot water

Check road conditions at umferdin.is and the forecast at vedur.is before every drive. Roads can close quickly.
Leave a travel plan at safetravel.is if you're heading somewhere remote.
Hot tap water can be very hot. Please test it before bathing children.

Tips

Give GPS coordinates and the farm name; many rural places have no street address at all.
Delete the gas step if your place has no gas, which is common in Iceland.
Remind guests not to stop on the road to watch the northern lights; pull off fully or use a lay-by.
If you have a hot tub, add its safe temperature and a reminder not to use it after drinking.

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Questions

What is the emergency number in Iceland?

112 reaches police, fire, ambulance, the coast guard and search and rescue. There's also a 112 Iceland app that can share your location.

Where do I check if roads are open in Iceland?

The Road and Coastal Administration posts live road conditions at umferdin.is, and the Met Office forecast is at vedur.is.

Who do I call for non-urgent medical advice in Iceland?

Call the 1700 health line, open 24 hours. In the capital area, the Læknavaktin on-call doctor is 1770.

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