The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission has established an emergency hotline to assist with the safety of the public during the Carnival season.

“T&TEC encourages persons to call 794-4823 or 794-7264 to report potential safety hazards, especially as they relate to overhead lines and poles. This number provides a direct link to T&TEC for bandleaders, masqueraders, DJs and members of the public who are involved in Carnival.”

The hotline was activated on February 14th and will remain open until 7 a.m. on Wednesday February 26th.

T&TEC’s 24/7 trouble report lines – 800-BULB (2852) and

800-TTEC (8832) – will also remain operational during the period.

Carnival safety tips:

Stay clear of overhead lines. Coming close to or into contact with overhead lines will endanger lives.
• Do not stand on the top of trucks. You can make contact with overhead lines. Coming close to or into contact with overhead lines will endanger your life.
• Do not install equipment that exceeds 15 feet, on top of DJ trucks. Equipment above this height will interfere with overhead lines.
• Do not use bamboo, PVC, wooden or metal rods to lift electricity lines to accommodate equipment on trucks. This could result in loss of life and damage electricity lines and equipment.
• Do not attach signs, posters or any other items to electricity poles.