Emergency services in Karnataka are integrated and responsive, operating under both state and national frameworks.
* **National Emergency Number:** **112** (Pan-India single emergency number for police, fire, and ambulance). * **Police:** **100** (Karnataka State Police, which operates with specialized divisions like the Bengaluru City Police and local district forces). * **Fire:** **101** (Karnataka State Fire and Emergency Services). * **Ambulance:** **108** (Arogya Kavacha, a free emergency response service available across the state). * **Disaster Management:** The Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) coordinate relief efforts for natural disasters such as floods, landslides, and droughts.