APPENDIX B – Important numbers & Resources

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Emergency numbers (Switzerland & Liechtenstein – save these)

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• 144 – Ambulance (medical emergency)

• 117 – Police (crime, threats, lost persons, accidents)

• 118 – Fire

• 1414 – Rega (mountain rescue, remote areas, serious trauma)

• 112 – General European emergency number (if unsure)

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Safety & alerts

• AlertSwiss App: https://www.babs.admin.ch/en/alertswiss-en

• Swiss Resuscitation Council: https://www.resuscitation.ch

• First Aid Courses: https://www.nothelferinderschule.ch

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Transportation

• ZVV (Zurich Transit): https://www.zvv.ch

• SBB (Swiss Trains): https://www.sbb.ch

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Tourism & culture

• Zurich Tourism: https://www.zuerich.com

• Switzerland Tourism: https://www.myswitzerland.com

• Swisstainable (Sustainable Tourism): https://www.myswitzerland.com/en/swisstainable/

• ASGT (Swiss Tour Guide Association): https://www.asgt.ch/en/Welcome

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Professional development

• WFTGA (World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations): https://wftga.org

• Interpret Europe: https://www.interpret-europe.net

• Swiss Mountain Guides Association (for alpine/risk activities): https://sbv-asgm.ch

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Mental health resources

• Pro Mente Sana: https://www.promentesana.ch/en

• Telemedical counseling (free helpline 143): https://www.143.ch

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