15 Sep 2022 | 07:57 AM UTC
Trinidad and Tobago: Utilities company announces planned power outages Sept. 15-16 to carry out maintenance
Utilities company announces planned power outages across Trinidad and Togago Sept. 15-16 to carry out maintenance. Disruptions likely.
Event
The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is planning rolling power supply disruptions nationwide over Sept. 15 and 16 to allow for maintenance operations. For details on the outage schedule, click here.
Temporary commercial and communications disruptions are possible during power outages; cellular and mobile services could be affected. Business disruptions are likely. Traffic disruptions and longer driving times are possible during these periods due to malfunctioning traffic signals. Increased opportunistic crime is possible, due to blackouts adversely affecting security protocols, including alarm systems and electronic fences. It is possible that outages will last longer than scheduled.
Advice
Plan for business disruptions in power outages. Power laptops, tablets, mobile phones, and other business or travel-critical appliances before scheduled outages. Download available warning apps covering planned or unplanned power outages and monitor announcements from the utility.
