First aid
The European unified emergency number 112 is being deployed in Poland. By now, it certainly works for all mobile-phone calls and most landline calls. There are also three "old" emergency numbers that were in use previously and are now operating paralelly. These are:
Ambulance: 999
Firefighters: 998
Police: 997
Robberies
bicycles do get stolen in Poland. Use good quality U-lock and trust no one. Most of bikes in Poland get stolen from inside buildings, where people keep them day or night, but theft and even robbery happens in streets, too. The problem eases as you leave big cities, however stay alert and do not leave your bicycle unlocked and unaccompanied. Bikes left with good locks in the street sometimes get vandalized.
Pickpockets operate in larger cities, especially in public transport or rail station areas. Walking around is usually safe, particularly in city centres. It may be unsafe to walk in the suburbs, depending on the time of day, your dress and behaviour (that is, how obvious it is that you are a foreigner) and other factors.
Remember:
- Do not leave your bicycle without lock
- When you leave your bike with your belongings keep an eye on it
- Use common sense