Emergency services France

Besançon, a city in eastern France, is facing water availability challenges due to climate change. To deal with this situation, the municipality has set up a drought emergency plan. This plan includes 24 measures designed to adapt the city and its territory to the increasing scarcity of water resources and the consequences of climate disruption. The measures include actions to preserve water resources, reduce water consumption and improve water management in the city. The municipality is also committed to raising residents' awareness of the importance of water conservation and encouraging more sustainable practices. The drought emergency plan is monitored and evaluated by a steering committee, and additional actions may be added over time. The municipality of Besançon is determined to meet the challenges of water availability and preserve this precious resource for future generations.

A network of general practitioners, SOS Médecins handles medical consultations without vital emergencies. For home visits, the wait can be long because appointments are prioritised according to the urgency of the case. On the phone, the medical team is very professional, attentive and accustomed to emergencies and will be able to advise and even reassure you... For vital emergencies, it is preferable to contact the SAMU, which is more suitable. In case of doubt, when explaining the symptoms you will automatically be directed to the right service. It is preferable to give preference to your doctor during his consultation hours so as not to saturate the emergency services.

In collaboration with the ARS (Accueil et Réinsertion Sociale), the SAMU social intervenes on request and makes rounds to help people in a very vulnerable situation in order to direct them to shelters. In winter, the teams are reinforced in order to help as many people as possible. If you are or if you see someone in great difficulty and in need of immediate assistance, call 115 without delay. Each call is analyzed and if possible places are found in a reception center or a care center according to the needs. The ARS and the various affiliated associations do a remarkable job.

Referencing and documenting products likely to be the cause of intoxication and identifying all drugs are the two missions of the Poison Control and Toxicovigilance Center of the Nancy CHRU. This is a true reference center among the nine existing in France. In addition to its research role, the center is on call 24 hours a day to provide information and assess the risks of products to which you have been exposed. In case of a life-threatening emergency, dial 15. The anti-poison center will advise you on what to do.

The Toulouse Veterinary School hosts within its university veterinary hospital centre the emergencies of animals that have suffered a trauma, accident, intoxication or a sudden worsening of their state of health. Animals are received according to gravity and not according to the time of your arrival. Like any emergency service, we treat emergencies! Before travelling, it is preferable to call in order to get the best possible idea of your pet's situation and to benefit from the advice of the on-call veterinarian. Attention: the consultation is not free of charge. An estimate will be made in case of intervention. Of course, your veterinarian can also contact the medical team.

Dijon Bourgogne University Hospital is a progressive establishment, focused on patient care. With more than 7,500 agents, it is Côte d'Or's leading company. A local establishment, it meets all health needs and its activity is carried out on 2 main sites. François Mitterrand Hospital, 2 boulevard Maréchal-de-Lattre-de-Tassigny, which has several branches: children's hospital, emergency room, maternity ward, cardiology centre... And the Champmaillot Geriatric Centre, 2 rue Jules-Violle, dedicated to the reception, care and accommodation of the elderly, this establishment includes geriatric medicine, follow-up care and geriatric rehabilitation and an Etablissement Hébergeant des Personnes Agées Dépendantes (EHPAD). Located near the city centre, Champmaillot is a living space open to the outside world and a reference point for geriatrics.

Sauv life is a free smartphone application that allows volunteer citizens to help a victim of cardiac arrest when they are nearby. While waiting for the arrival of the emergency services, each user will be able to perform a cardiac massage following the instructions noted on the application. Easy to use, it does not require any special training. The Loire is the 36th department covered by this application. Designed by a doctor, it aims to develop a community of "citizen-rescuers" to improve patient prognosis. Because only immediate action can save lives. Available on Google Play and App Store for iOS and Android.

Accessible by the ring road, via the "Zac Valmy" exit and by tram via T2, the Dijon Bourgogne Private Hospital located in Parc Valmy belongs to the Ramsay Santé group, European leader in patient care. Built to accommodate 43,000 patients per year, it includes 4 medical and surgical departments, an outpatient department, a cardiology intensive care unit, a mother-child unit, a 24-hour emergency department, a radiology/MRI/scanner department and a consultation centre. Its maternity ward is ranked 31st out of 458 in the list of the best clinics in France published by Le Point.

Accessible by subway, this private hospital structure is multidisciplinary. It provides a response to the surgical needs of the population: orthopedics (a sector for which the clinic is highly ranked), traumatology, visceral, vascular, urological, gynecological, plastic, ENT, stomatological, neurosurgery... It is also one of the three emergency services of the city of Rouen, which welcomes both adults and children, at any time, 7/7.

32 37 is a 24-hour telephone hotline that operates almost everywhere in France (coverage is gradually expanding). This national service enables you to find your nearest on-call pharmacy at any time. There is a charge for this number (35 centimes per minute). You can also find information free of charge via the website, simply by entering your zip code. This can be a lifesaver. In the event of a malfunction, you can also contact the national emergency service SAMU by dialing 15, or consult your regional health agency (www.bretagne.ars.sante.fr).