Emergency shelter in Amsterdam
Machine translation from Dutch, not yet checked by a clinician.
Amsterdam has a range of emergency shelter locations. Know the options for your neighbourhood.
What to do
• Go to family or friends nearby if you can
• Contact the City of Amsterdam on 14020 for shelter locations
• Sports halls, schools and churches are used as emergency shelter in a major incident
• Follow instructions from the authorities via Amsterdam.nl or local radio
• Take warm clothing, documents and medication with you
Do not do
• Do not go to a shelter location without confirmation that it is open
• Do not leave your home unsecured and unattended when evacuating
Warning signs
• Fire or gas in the building — leave immediately and call 112
• Flood danger — go to higher floors or leave the area
Get help if
• No access to safe shelter for more than 12 hours
Why this matters
Amsterdam has an extensive network of emergency shelter locations. Knowing the options in advance lets you act fast in a crisis.
Source: Gemeente Amsterdam Rampenplan · reviewed 2025-01-01