How many shelters are on the map
As of 15 October 2026. The figures change when the sources update their lists.
Shelters: what they are
A shelter is a building or part of one (usually a basement or other underground space) where you can briefly hide from an immediate threat, for example when an air raid alert is announced.
A KAS shelter — a collective protection structure (KAS), often called a bomb shelter — is a place set aside by the municipality for longer stays — it has its own layer. During an alert, the type of place matters less than how quickly you can reach the nearest safe place. More in Shelter vs bomb shelter (KAS).
Shelters: how to find the nearest
- Open the InCaseMap map in your browser: app.incasemap.com.
- Turn on the “Shelters” layer — the map will show the nearest places.
- Tap a place — its card opens with information.
- All places are saved on your phone, so you will see them even when the connection or power is lost.
Shelters by municipality
The Lithuanian municipalities with the most shelters. Each municipality’s page has its main layers and a comparison.
| Municipality | Places |
|---|---|
| Vilnius | 2,017 |
| Kaunas District | 435 |
| Mažeikiai District | 343 |
| Kaunas | 334 |
| Panevėžys District | 208 |
| Kaišiadorys District | 159 |
| Ukmergė District | 141 |
| Prienai District | 132 |
| Vilkaviškis District | 131 |
| Šiauliai | 131 |
Where the data comes from
Places come from official state sources: in Lithuania from PAGD open data, in the other countries from their civil protection institutions and municipalities. The data updates automatically: alerts every 1–2 minutes, weather warnings, road disruptions, fuel prices and charger status every 2–10 minutes, river levels hourly, shelter lists monthly.
The base map uses data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL licence). Spotted a mistake or a place that has changed? Write to us.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find a map of shelters?
On the InCaseMap map: open app.incasemap.com and turn on the “Shelters” layer. The map is free; this layer shows places in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Poland.
How many shelters are there in Lithuania?
As of 15 October 2026, the InCaseMap map has 6,583 shelters in Lithuania, 937 in Latvia, 303 in Estonia, 81,042 in Poland; 88,865 in total across the four countries.
Does the map of shelters work offline?
Yes. All the map’s places are saved on your phone, so you will see the map of shelters even when the connection or power is lost.
What if there is no shelter nearby?
A safe place is a basement, an interior storeroom, a hallway or a bathroom without windows: there should be at least two walls between you and the outside. More in Where to take cover at home.
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