Emergency services

Auroville coordinates its emergency response through a combination of internal community services and Indian national emergency systems. * **National Emergency Numbers:** 112 (General Emergency), 100 (Police), 101 (Fire), 108 (Ambulance). * **Internal Security:** The **Auroville Safety and Security Team (AVST)** provides 24/7 internal patrolling, emergency assistance, and liaises directly with local Tamil Nadu and Puducherry police forces. * **Medical Emergencies:** The community maintains an internal emergency ambulance service to quickly transport residents and guests to major hospitals in nearby Pondicherry.