Emergency services in Visakhapatnam are well-coordinated, taking into account the city's coastal geography and large industrial base.
* **Police:** 100 * **Fire:** 101 * **Ambulance:** 108 (the standard emergency medical response number in Andhra Pradesh) * **National Emergency Number:** 112
**Disaster Management:** Because Visakhapatnam is occasionally vulnerable to Bay of Bengal cyclones, the **Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC)** maintains a dedicated disaster management cell. The city also hosts the 10th Battalion of the **National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)**, ensuring rapid mobilization during natural calamities.
