Trinidad and Tobago hurricane guide¶

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM), a division of the Ministry of National Security, coordinates disaster response for the whole country. The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) issues the official weather alerts, watches, and warnings. In Trinidad, each of the 14 municipal corporations has a Disaster Management Unit that is the first place to call for help, and in Tobago the Tobago Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) answers 211. The wet season runs from June to December, and ODPM says hurricane season peaks from August to October.

Checked on October 3, 2026

Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM). In a life threatening emergency, call 999 for police, 990 for fire, or 811 for an ambulance.

Municipal corporations and Tobago¶

Choose your area. Trinidad has 14 municipal corporations, and Tobago has its own emergency agency. Each page has local emergency numbers and the area's disaster management office.

These pages cover all of Trinidad and Tobago.

What to know in Trinidad and Tobago¶

ODPM is not a first responder. In an emergency, call the police, fire service, ambulance, or your municipal corporation's Disaster Management Unit first. Call ODPM directly if they cannot be reached or cannot handle the problem.
TTMS says it is the only official source of weather information for Trinidad and Tobago.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Service	Number	Notes
Police	999	Trinidad and Tobago Police Service. Call when someone's life or property is in danger.
Fire	990	Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service. Also call to report downed power lines, broken gas lines, or other dangers after a storm.
Ambulance	811	Global Medical Response of Trinidad and Tobago (GMRTT).
Tobago emergency relief (TEMA)	211	The Tobago Emergency Management Agency's hotline, for Tobago.
ODPM call centre	511	ODPM lists this as its emergency number. ODPM says its Call Centre is staffed 24 hours a day.
ODPM emergency toll free line	800-6376	Also written 800-ODPM.
ODPM office	868-640-1285	Office line. Not for emergencies.

Official alerts and information¶

TTMS Warnings: The official TTMS alerts, watches, and warnings now in effect, including tropical storm and hurricane alerts. Website.
TTMS colour-coded warning levels: TTMS warnings use colours. Yellow means moderate risk: increase monitoring and pay more attention to official updates. Orange means high risk: make preparations to protect yourself, your family, and your property, and assess the safety of where you are. Red means very high or extreme risk: take immediate action, remain indoors, and evacuate to a safe location if where you are is unsafe or if Government officials tell you to. Green is used only when an alert is cancelled or discontinued. Website.
TT Met Office app: The TTMS app for forecasts and alerts, on Google Play and the App Store. Website.
ODPM WhatsApp Channel: ODPM posts storm statements and updates here and on its website, X, Facebook, and Instagram. Linked from the ODPM home page. Website.
ODPM Public Alert and Notification System (PANS): ODPM's alert system, run through Everbridge. The ODPM home page links here to sign up for alerts. Website.
Emergency SMS alerts: National emergency text alerts are sent to phones through Digicel and bmobile. The phone company decides when each message goes out, so people in different places may get it at different times. Website.

National resources¶

Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM): National alert level, storm statements, and preparedness advice. Website.
Storms and Hurricanes (ODPM): Explains tropical storm and hurricane watches (possible within 48 hours) and warnings (expected within 36 hours), with what to do before, during, and after a storm. Website.
Disaster Management Unit hotlines (ODPM): ODPM's list of the hotline for each municipal corporation's Disaster Management Unit. For immediate help, ODPM says to contact the unit for your corporation. See your local page. Website.

For your local disaster management office, choose your area above.

Evacuation centers¶

Open only when announced

Evacuation centers open only when officials announce them, and not every center opens for every storm. Check the official list of open centers before you leave home. Bring your own bedding, food, water, and medicines.

Emergency shelters open only when officials announce them. To find the shelter nearest your home, ODPM says to contact your municipal corporation's Disaster Management Unit (in Tobago, TEMA) or ODPM, and shelter information is also published in the press. Animals are not allowed inside emergency shelters. ODPM says owners may keep pets in portable cages just outside the shelter.

Radio, TV and weather¶

Keep a battery or hand crank radio. When power and cell service fail, radio is often the only way to hear official updates.

Official forecasts¶

Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS): Official forecasts, alerts, watches, and warnings for Trinidad and Tobago. Office line. Crown Point office in Tobago: 868-635-0006. Phone: 868-225-3463. Website.
National Hurricane Center: US hurricane forecasts for storms near Trinidad and Tobago. ODPM uses NHC maps in its statements. Follow TTMS and ODPM for official alerts. Website.

Power, water and debris¶

Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC): Also written 800-TTEC. You can also call 800-2852 (800-BULB) or report an outage on the T&TEC customer portal and app. T&TEC asks for the pole number, not the house address, when you report a problem. Tobago trouble line: 868-639-2541. Phone: 800-8832. Website.
Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA): Also written 800-4H2O. For leaks, call 800-5325 (800-LEAK). Open every day, including holidays, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tobago: 868-639-6850. WhatsApp messages only: 868-709-7793. Phone: 800-4420. Website.
WASA water supply disruptions: WASA's list of current water supply disruptions. Website.
Report flooding, blocked drains, and landslips (Ministry of Works and Infrastructure): Use the Report An Issue form on the ministry's home page for blocked drainage, flooding, coastal flooding, landslips, fallen trees, and impassable roads. The phone is the head office line. Not for emergencies. Phone: 868-625-1225. Website.

After the storm: help for displaced residents¶

If your home is damaged or you cannot go back, these organizations help with shelter, food, money, and paperwork. Many programs open only after a disaster declaration, so check their pages for current status.

Money, work and insurance¶

Disaster grants (Ministry of the People, Social Development and Family Services): Also written 800-1MSD. Grants for people affected by disasters include clothing, household items such as stoves, refrigerators, and furniture, and school books and uniforms. Bring your ID card and an official report or letter, for example from the Fire Service, Police, or your municipal corporation. ODPM says to contact your corporation's Disaster Management Unit first, which visits your home and explains the next steps. Phone: 800-1673. Website.

Emotional support¶

Suicide Prevention Hotline (Ministry of the People, Social Development and Family Services): Free and confidential, 24 hours a day. Phone: 800-4357. Website.

Relief organizations¶

Trinidad and Tobago Red Cross Society: Disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. After a disaster, the Red Cross assesses damage and needs so aid goes first to those most in need. Disaster management: extension 236. Phone: 868-612-2724. Website.

Sources¶

Checked on October 3, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.