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Security Alert: State of Emergency in Effect for Trinidad and Tobago

March 26, 2026
 

 

The U.S. Embassy in Port of Spain has established a dedicated WhatsApp channel to provide U.S. citizens with timely safety and security information while in Trinidad and Tobago. The channel, “U.S. Citizen Consular Information: Trinidad and Tobago,” will disseminate:

  • Security alerts and travel advisories;
  • Important information regarding consular services; and
  • Status updates during emergencies.

Subscription Information: Follow this link  to subscribe.

Key Details:

  • This channel serves as a supplementary, mobile-friendly method for receiving information currently distributed via STEP email alerts;
  • The channel provides one-way communication; followers cannot comment or reply to posts;
  • Content will be posted in English; and
  • This channel does not replace STEP enrollment or traditional communication methods.

U.S. citizens in Trinidad and Tobago are encouraged to subscribe to this channel and share the information with other U.S. citizens in their networks.

ASSISTANCE:

TRINIDAD           TOBAGO
POLICE: 999 POLICE: 999
FIRE: 990 FIRE: 990
AMBULANCE: 811 AMBULANCE: 811
REPORTING A CRIME: 555 / +1-868-800-8877 EMERGENCY 911
VICTIM AND WITNESS SUPPORT: +1-868-612-2577/+1-868-612-2465 VICTIM AND WITNESS SUPPORT: +1-868-612-0337 EXT 14059-14062
TRINIDAD COAST GUARD: +1-868-634-4440 TOBAGO COAST GUARD: +1-868-639-1461
CHILDREN’S AUTHORITY OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO (REPORT CHILD ABUSE): 996 OR +1-868-800-2014 CHILDREN’S AUTHORITY OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO (REPORT CHILD ABUSE): 996 OR +1-868-800-2014
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE: +1-868-800-SAVE (7283) NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE: +1-868-800-SAVE (7283)
KIDNAPPING HOTLINE: +1-868-623-6793  

 

American Citizen Services Assistance:

U.S. Embassy Port of Spain

15 Queen’s Park West

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

Non-Emergencies + 1 (868) 235-4500; Email: TrinidadandTobago.ACS@gdit-gss.com

Emergencies: + 1 (868) 622-6371, then press 1; Email: acspos@state.gov

Website: tt.usembassy.gov or follow on Facebook Twitter  and Instagram 

Contact the State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs

+1-888-407-4747 toll-free from the United States and Canada

+1-202-501-4444 from other countries or

Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP ) to receive security updates

Trinidad and Tobago Country Information 

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