Emergency services in Lanham are coordinated through Prince George's County.
* **Emergency Number:** Dial **911** for all police, fire, and medical emergencies. * **Police:** The community is served by the Prince George's County Police Department (District III – Palmer Park). * **Fire and Ambulance:** Fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services are provided by the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department, with local support heavily supplemented by the **West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department**. * **Disaster Management:** The Prince George's County Office of Emergency Management handles regional disaster preparedness, weather alerts, and emergency response coordination.