Urgent assistance

Emergency Information

If you or someone near you is in immediate danger, call an emergency number right now. Stay calm, speak clearly, and provide your exact location.

What to do right now

  • Ensure your safety first. If the area is dangerous, move to a safer location if possible.
  • Call your local emergency number and follow the operator’s instructions carefully.
  • Keep the phone line open. Do not hang up until told to do so.
  • If trained, provide first aid while waiting for help.

Emergency contacts (Trinidad and Tobago)

Ambulance – 811

For medical emergencies, severe bleeding, chest pain, breathing difficulty, loss of consciousness, suspected stroke, or severe injury.

Call: 811

Police – 999

For crimes in progress, threats to personal safety, missing persons, or dangerous situations requiring law enforcement.

Call: 999

Fire – 990

For fires, smoke, gas leaks, explosions, or rescue needs.

Call: 990

Nearest Hospital or Health Centre

If safe to travel, go to the nearest Accident & Emergency (A&E) department. Bring identification and current medications if available.

Recognize critical symptoms

  • Adults
  • Severe chest pain or pressure
  • Sudden confusion, slurred speech, facial droop
  • Difficulty breathing or blue lips/face
  • Heavy bleeding that will not stop
  • Severe burns or major trauma
  • Children and infants
  • Fast or labored breathing, grunting, or wheezing
  • Unresponsiveness, limpness, or seizures
  • Dehydration: very dry mouth, no tears, no urine
  • Severe allergic reactions with swelling or hives
  • High fever with rash or a stiff neck

Be prepared

  • Keep a list of personal medical conditions, medications, and allergies in your wallet or on your phone.
  • Save key contacts as phone favorites: ambulance, family, family doctor.
  • Share your live location with a trusted contact when seeking help.
  • Teach children how and when to call an emergency number.