Emergency services in Dharamshala are managed by state authorities, with a special emphasis on disaster readiness due to the region's seismic vulnerability and risk of monsoon landslides.
**Key Emergency Numbers:** * **National Emergency (All Services):** 112 * **Police:** 100 * **Fire:** 101 * **Ambulance:** 108
The local police are headquartered in Dharamshala, with a dedicated tourist police cell to assist international and domestic visitors. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) is also active in the Kangra district for search and rescue operations during severe weather events.