Emergency response in Thiruvananthapuram is coordinated by state departments and local authorities.
* **Emergency Numbers**: * **112**: Pan-India single emergency number * **100**: Police * **101**: Fire and Rescue * **108**: Medical Emergency / Ambulance * **Police**: The Kerala State Police Headquarters is located in the city. The Thiruvananthapuram City Police oversee urban law enforcement, operating multiple specialized units including a dedicated Women's Cell and Cyber Cell. * **Disaster Management**: The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), operating under the District Collector, manages responses to natural emergencies such as extreme monsoons, coastal erosion, and floods.