Contact numbers for the police, ambulance, fire service and coast guard.
If you are hard of hearing, or need to send a pin location, you can also send a message to the Fire and Rescue department via WhatsApp at +1 (246) 262-4120.
Always call the Fire and Rescue department at 311 in a life-threatening emergency.
If you would like to speak to someone about your mental health or wellbeing, call Lifeline Barbados at +1 (246) 536-4500. This service is provided free of charge to everyone in Barbados regardless of who they are or where they come from, and is available 24 hours a day (including holidays).
Always call an ambulance at 511 in a life-threatening emergency.
+1 (246) 536-2948 or +1 (246) 536-2829
Very High Frequency Radio (VHF): Channel 16
High Frequency Radio (HF): 2.182 MHz, 4.478 MHz, 6.638MHz or 8.205MHz
Calling the Barbados Coast Guard or Lifeline Barbados from an overseas SIM card or plan may incur call roaming charges.
Please call the Barbados Light & Power Company at +1 (246) 626-9000.
If you are staying in a hotel or Airbnb, reach out to your reception team or host for general assistance.
In the event a power outage has created or is about to create a life threatening emergency, call the emergency services.
Note: Calling the Barbados Light & Power Company from an overseas SIM card or plan may incur call roaming charges.