--- title: Shelters and important places in Latvia: map — InCaseMap description: InCaseMap map of Latvia: shelters, evacuation points, sirens, hospitals, pharmacies, water, fuel stations, border crossings and the Lithuanian embassy. Counts by category. url: https://incasemap.com/en/latvia updated: 2026-10-15 language: en publisher: InCaseMap --- > Index of all pages on this site: https://incasemap.com/en/llms.txt — start there to find other pages. # Shelters and important places in Latvia Countries · 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 15 October 2026 > **In short:** InCaseMap is a map of shelters and important places that also works offline. As of 23 October 2026, it has 10,612 places in Latvia in 25 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 | | --- | --- | --- | | [Shelters](https://incasemap.com/en/shelter-map) (Civil protection) | 937 | | | [Evacuation points](https://incasemap.com/en/evacuation-point-map) (Civil protection) | 1,197 | | | [Sirens](https://incasemap.com/en/siren-map) (Civil protection) | 163 | | | Underground car parks (Civil protection) | 64 | Unofficial shelters. The list is incomplete. | | [Public radio](https://incasemap.com/en/public-radio-frequencies) (Civil protection) | 16 | LRT radijas, Latvijas Radio 1, Polskie Radio Jedynka — the frequency for when there is no internet or mobile signal. | | [Places to avoid](https://incasemap.com/en/places-to-avoid-map) (Civil protection) | 160 | Possible targets in case of war: military, energy, oil, gas and chemical sites, the port. The list is incomplete. | | [Hospitals](https://incasemap.com/en/hospital-map) (Health) | 108 | | | Outpatient clinics (Health) | 283 | | | [Pharmacies](https://incasemap.com/en/pharmacy-map) (Health) | 927 | | | Police (Emergency services) | 55 | | | Fire stations (Emergency services) | 87 | | | [Taps, wells and springs](https://incasemap.com/en/drinking-water-map) (Water) | 1,119 | Whether the water is drinkable — see the place card. | | Airports (Travel) | 4 | | | Airfields and airstrips (Travel) | 51 | | | Border crossings (Travel) | 6 | Blue — to Latvia and Poland, orange — open outside the EU (Belarus, Russia, Ukraine), red — closed. | | [Petrol stations](https://incasemap.com/en/fuel-prices-map) (Travel) | 583 | | | [Fast charging](https://incasemap.com/en/fast-ev-charging-stations) (Travel) | 481 | For electric cars, DC, mostly 50–150 kW. Free, busy and out of order — live. | | [Charging stations](https://incasemap.com/en/ev-charging-stations) (Travel) | 148 | For electric cars, AC, mostly up to 22 kW. Free, busy and out of order — live. | | Railway stations (Travel) | 203 | | | Bus stations (Travel) | 44 | | | Embassies and consulatesTravel | 1 | All countries, recognisable by their flag — if you lose your passport or get into trouble abroad. | | ATMs (Cash) | 858 | | | Bridges (Across the river) | 2,337 | Over rivers and canals. | | Fords (Across the river) | 682 | Only where a road or path crosses water. | | [Public cameras](https://incasemap.com/en/live-camera-map) (Cameras) | 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](https://incasemap.com/en/ev-charging-stations). More in [Leaving safely](https://incasemap.com/en/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 - [State Fire and Rescue Service of Latvia (VUGD)](https://www.vugd.gov.lv) vugd.gov.lv - [Ministry of Foreign Affairs — consular assistance](https://urm.lt) urm.lt This text summarises official guidance and does not replace instructions from the authorities. During an emergency, follow announcements from LRT and the authorities. You may freely use this text and its data, commercially too — just add a link: `InCaseMap` ([more](https://incasemap.com/en/reuse-and-citation)) ## Related - [Lithuania](https://incasemap.com/en/lithuania): InCaseMap map of Lithuania: shelters, KAS shelters, evacuation points, sirens, hospitals, water, fuel stations, bridges and more. Counts by category. - [Poland](https://incasemap.com/en/poland): InCaseMap map of Poland: shelters, hospitals, pharmacies, water, fuel stations, motorway rest areas, border crossings and the Lithuanian embassy and consulates. - [Leaving safely](https://incasemap.com/en/leaving-safely): If you have to leave home or Lithuania: how to plan your route in advance, which documents you need, where to rest on the way and where to get help in Latvia or Poland. - [Border crossings](https://incasemap.com/en/border-crossings): Lithuanian border crossings on the InCaseMap map: blue to Latvia and Poland, orange open to Belarus and Kaliningrad, red closed. Border cameras and trip tips.