Emergency services in Yanam operate under the administration of the Union Territory of Puducherry, working closely with neighboring Andhra Pradesh authorities.
* **National Emergency Number**: 112 * **Police**: 100 (Served by the Yanam Police Station) * **Fire**: 101 (Served by the Yanam Fire Station) * **Ambulance**: 108
The town has dedicated disaster management protocols, particularly focused on flood warnings and cyclone preparedness due to its location on the Godavari River and proximity to the Bay of Bengal.