Tsunami Warnings in Trinidad and Tobago
Tsunami Warnings for Trinidad and Tobago (Caribbean) come from Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Port of Spain.
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At a glance
- countryTrinidad and Tobago · North America
- reference cityPort of Spain (10.67, -61.52)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number911
- risk profilestorm, flood, drought, earthquake, tsunami, coastal, industrial
What counts as a tsunami warnings
Tsunami warnings are issued by regional warning centres after a large undersea earthquake, volcanic eruption or landslide. A warning means waves are expected; the first wave is often not the largest, and wave arrival times are published per coastal segment. Natural warning signs - strong shaking, a sudden sea retreat, a loud roar - mean leave immediately without waiting for an official message.
Who issues tsunami warnings in Trinidad and Tobago
- meteoTrinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS)
- civilOffice of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM)
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Trinidad and Tobago
- Move inland and at least 30 m above sea level, on foot, immediately.
- Stay away for hours: wave trains continue long after the first wave.
- Do not return to the coast until the all-clear from the official warning centre.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Trinidad and Tobago: NOAA PTWC, JMA, national tsunami warning centres, USGS. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues tsunami warnings in Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM). Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in Trinidad and Tobago?
The primary emergency number is 911. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live tsunami warnings for Trinidad and Tobago?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Port of Spain from NOAA PTWC, JMA, national tsunami warning centres, USGS. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for Trinidad and Tobago
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- Earthquake Alerts
- Coastal and Marine Warnings
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Generated 2026-10-14. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.