Today, 7:53
Update today, 8:29
The National Armed Forces have issued a warning covering Bauskas, Aizkraukles and Ogres municipalities regarding a potential threat to airspace. An orange cell broadcast alert was sent to residents of these municipalities. The warning that had been issued ended shortly after.
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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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