Possible air threat alert in Bauskas, Aizkraukles and Ogres municipalities of Latvia

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The NBS uses two-tier cell broadcast alerts to notify the public:

• Yellow alert – an informational message that does not require immediate action by the public, but urges people to be aware of a potential threat in Latvian airspace.
• Orange alert – a notification regarding a confirmed threat in Latvian airspace, requiring immediate action by the public in accordance with the provided instructions.

How to act in the event of an air threat:

If you are in the affected area:

• if you are indoors, take cover in places where there are at least two walls between you and the outside of the building;
• if you are in a car, assess the situation. Continue driving to a safe location or get out immediately, move away from the road, and seek the nearest shelter;
• if you hear the sound of an explosion, stay indoors and stay away from windows and doors;
• if an explosion has occurred, do not leave the premises until you receive notification from the emergency services or at least 10 minutes after the last explosion;
• when resuming movement, do so slowly, assessing the safety of your route;
• do not post photos or videos on social media to avoid spreading misinformation and revealing defensive positions;
• go to the nearest shelter (such as a basement or bomb shelter) only if the early warning system indicates that you need to go there. Find shelter locations here.

If you are not in the affected area:

• Follow the instructions from the relevant authorities regarding what to do next;
• Contact friends, family, and acquaintances who are in the affected area and make sure they are aware of the danger.

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