Due to its rugged trans-Himalayan terrain, emergency services in Spiti rely heavily on local administration, border forces, and community resilience.
* **Emergency Numbers:** 112 (National Emergency), 100 (Police), 108 (Ambulance). * **Police:** The main local police station is headquartered in Kaza, coordinating law enforcement and tourist registration for inner-line permits. * **Rescue & Relief:** The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and the Border Roads Organization (BRO) maintain a strong presence. They are frequently involved in critical rescue operations, avalanche relief, and clearing blocked roads. * **Disaster Management:** Coordinated by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) office in Kaza, which handles weather-related emergencies, road closures, and landslides.