Emergency services in Patna are managed by the Bihar state government and municipal authorities.
**Local Emergency Numbers:** * **National Emergency/Police:** 112 (or 100) * **Fire Brigade:** 101 * **Ambulance:** 102 (National Ambulance Service) or 108
**Disaster Management:** Given its location along the Ganges, Patna is prone to flooding during the monsoon. Disaster response is coordinated by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), which maintains a permanent battalion in the region.