What you will find on the map
The counts show how many places in Poland are on the InCaseMap map. Categories with no data for Poland yet (e.g. bridges and fords) are not shown.
| Category | Places | Note |
|---|---|---|
 SheltersCivil protection
|
81,042 | |
 Underground car parksCivil protection
|
4,536 | Unofficial shelters. The list is incomplete. |
 Public radioCivil protection
|
58 | LRT radijas, Latvijas Radio 1, Polskie Radio Jedynka — the frequency for when there is no internet or mobile signal. |
 Places to avoidCivil protection
|
1,491 | Possible targets in case of war: military, energy, oil, gas and chemical sites, the port. The list is incomplete. |
 HospitalsHealth
|
1,043 | |
 Outpatient clinicsHealth
|
9,868 | |
 PharmaciesHealth
|
12,739 | |
 PoliceEmergency services
|
1,956 | |
 Fire stationsEmergency services
|
11,884 | |
 Taps, wells and springsWater
|
8,383 | Whether the water is drinkable — see the place card. |
 AirportsTravel
|
15 | |
 Airfields and airstripsTravel
|
312 | |
 Border crossingsTravel
|
19 | Blue — to Latvia and Poland, orange — open outside the EU (Belarus, Russia, Ukraine), red — closed. |
 Petrol stationsTravel
|
8,393 | |
 Fast chargingTravel
|
3,069 | For electric cars, DC, mostly 50–150 kW. Free, busy and out of order — live. |
|
Charging stationsTravel
|
2,830 | For electric cars, AC, mostly up to 22 kW. Free, busy and out of order — live. |
 Railway stationsTravel
|
3,288 | |
 Bus stationsTravel
|
604 | |
| Rest areasTravel | 416 | Along Polish motorways: toilets, fuel, café, overnight stay. |
 Embassies and consulatesTravel
|
12 | All countries, recognisable by their flag — if you lose your passport or get into trouble abroad. |
 ATMsCash
|
9,585 | |
 Public camerasCameras
|
476 | Roads, cities, ports, borders. The image opens on click, straight from the camera owner. |
In an emergency in Poland
- The emergency number is 112, as everywhere in the European Union.
- In Poland, phone alerts are sent by the Government Centre for Security (RCB). Public radio POLSKIE RADIO JEDYNKA broadcasts official information without internet — you will find its frequencies on the map.
- In Poland, shelters are called “schron” (shelter) and “miejsce doraźnego schronienia” (temporary shelter place). On the map they are marked as shelters.
- If you lose your passport or get into trouble, contact the Lithuanian embassy in Warsaw or a consulate — they are marked on the map.
Travelling through Poland
Rest areas along Polish motorways with toilets, fuel stations, cafés and overnight stays are marked on the map: 416. Fuel stations in Poland on the map: 8,393, ATMs: 9,585, railway stations: 3,288. Lithuania and Poland are in the Schengen Area, but border checks may be temporarily reintroduced — always carry an identity document. EV charging stations in Poland: 3,069 fast, 2,830 AC; you can see which are free, busy or out of order — EV charging stations. More in Leaving safely.
Frequently asked questions
How many shelters are there in Poland?
On the InCaseMap map of Poland: shelters: 81,042. The lists are being expanded.
Where can I rest when driving through Poland?
Rest areas along the motorways are marked (416): toilets, a fuel station, a café, and in some places overnight stays.
Where do I turn in Poland if I lose my passport?
To the Lithuanian embassy in Warsaw or a consulate. They will help you get home.
Sources
- Government Centre for Security (RCB) gov.pl
- State Fire Service (PSP) gov.pl
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs — consular assistance urm.lt
This text summarises official guidance and does not replace instructions from the authorities. During an emergency, follow announcements from LRT and the authorities.