Countries Latvia

Shelters and important places in Latvia

If you are travelling to Latvia or to family there, check in advance where the shelters, hospitals, fuel stations and border crossings are along the way. The map works even without internet.

Map data is updated automatically, shelter lists every month. Figures on this page as of

In short: InCaseMap is a map of shelters and important places that also works offline. As of 15 October 2026, it has 10,612 places in Latvia in 23 categories. Shelters: 937, evacuation points: 1,197, sirens: 163. In an emergency in Latvia, call 112.

What you will find on the map

The counts show how many places in Latvia are on the InCaseMap map. Categories with no data for Latvia yet are not shown.

Category Places Note
SheltersSheltersCivil protection 937
Evacuation pointsEvacuation pointsCivil protection 1,197
SirensSirensCivil protection 163
Underground car parksUnderground car parksCivil protection 64 Unofficial shelters. The list is incomplete.
Public radioPublic radioCivil protection 16 LRT radijas, Latvijas Radio 1, Polskie Radio Jedynka — the frequency for when there is no internet or mobile signal.
Places to avoidPlaces to avoidCivil protection 160 Possible targets in case of war: military, energy, oil, gas and chemical sites, the port. The list is incomplete.
HospitalsHospitalsHealth 108
Outpatient clinicsOutpatient clinicsHealth 283
PharmaciesPharmaciesHealth 927
PolicePoliceEmergency services 55
Fire stationsFire stationsEmergency services 87
Taps, wells and springsTaps, wells and springsWater 1,119 Whether the water is drinkable — see the place card.
AirportsAirportsTravel 4
Airfields and airstripsAirfields and airstripsTravel 51
Border crossingsBorder crossingsTravel 6 Blue — to Latvia and Poland, orange — open outside the EU (Belarus, Russia, Ukraine), red — closed.
Petrol stationsPetrol stationsTravel 583
Fast chargingFast chargingTravel 481 For electric cars, DC, mostly 50–150 kW. Free, busy and out of order — live.
Charging stationsCharging stationsTravel 148 For electric cars, AC, mostly up to 22 kW. Free, busy and out of order — live.
Railway stationsRailway stationsTravel 203
Bus stationsBus stationsTravel 44
Embassies and consulatesTravel 1 All countries, recognisable by their flag — if you lose your passport or get into trouble abroad.
ATMsATMsCash 858
BridgesBridgesAcross the river 2,337 Over rivers and canals.
FordsFordsAcross the river 682 Only where a road or path crosses water.
Public camerasPublic camerasCameras 98 Roads, cities, ports, borders. The image opens on click, straight from the camera owner.

In an emergency in Latvia

  • The emergency number is 112, as everywhere in the European Union.
  • Public radio Latvijas Radio 1 broadcasts official information without internet. You will find its frequencies on the map.
  • Civil protection information in Latvia is published by the State Fire and Rescue Service of Latvia (VUGD).
  • If you lose your passport or get into trouble, contact the Lithuanian embassy in Riga — it is marked on the map.

Travelling to Latvia

Lithuania and Latvia are in the Schengen Area, but always carry an identity document. Border crossings in Latvia on the map: 6, fuel stations: 583, ATMs: 858, bridges: 2,337, fords: 682. EV charging stations in Latvia: 481 fast, 148 AC; you can see which are free, busy or out of order — EV charging stations. More in Leaving safely.

Frequently asked questions

How many shelters are there in Latvia?

On the InCaseMap map of Latvia: shelters: 937, evacuation points: 1,197. The lists are being expanded.

Does InCaseMap work in Latvia without internet?

Yes. In the app, the map and places stay on your phone, so you can see them without a connection. The internet is needed for cameras, weather and alerts.

Where do I turn in Latvia if I lose my passport?

To the Lithuanian embassy in Riga. They will help you get home.

Sources

This text summarises official guidance and does not replace instructions from the authorities. During an emergency, follow announcements from LRT and the authorities.

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