Emergencies in Port of Spain

Good to Know

• The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service's own contact page lists 999 for Police, 990 for Fire, and 811 for Ambulance as the core emergency lines — save all three, since unlike some countries there isn't one single number that automatically covers every service.
• Response times and call handling can vary, especially outside peak city hours; if you're able to safely note landmarks or cross-streets in Port of Spain, giving that detail speeds up dispatch.
• The official TTPS app includes a one-tap SOS button and lets you report incidents with photos/video, which can be useful for a nomad without deep local knowledge of station locations.
• If using a ride app or taxi late at night, the TTWESAFE app's driver/license-plate verification feature is a low-effort extra safety check some locals recommend.
• Port of Spain General Hospital is the public option and is free/low-cost at point of care for emergencies, but it is an older facility currently undergoing a phased redevelopment, and wait times can be long during busy periods.
• St. Clair Medical Centre (private) offers a 24/7 emergency room with generally shorter waits, but expect to pay substantial out-of-pocket fees upfront if you don't have local or accepted international insurance — get travel/medical insurance before you arrive if possible.
• Save both the public hospital's A&E line and the private hospital's A&E line in your phone before you need them — in a real emergency, calling ahead or having someone call ahead can speed things up.