Vijayawada is serviced by a well-coordinated emergency response network, managed by the state and city police.
* **National Emergency Number:** Dial **112** for integrated police, fire, and medical emergencies. * **Police:** Dial **100**. The Vijayawada City Police Commissionerate manages law and order, traffic management, and specialized women’s safety wings (Disha Police). * **Ambulance:** Dial **108** for emergency medical transport. * **Fire:** Dial **101**. The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Response and Fire Services maintain multiple stations across the city. * **Disaster Management:** The city has specialized protocols for flood management, particularly during the monsoon season when the Krishna River is prone to swelling, coordinated by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).