On Sunday, strong winds in Riga caused minor damage, municipal authorities reported and urged residents to refrain from visiting parks and cemeteries.
In the capital, strong winds have broken trees and branches in some areas. Some trees have fallen on buildings and roads. Emergency services are currently working to eliminate the danger, and city cleanup will begin after weather conditions improve.
Residents who notice broken items, trees, or branches on the sidewalk or roadway that pose a danger are urged by the State Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) to immediately call 112. This will help eliminate the potentially dangerous situation as quickly as possible.
Reports of fallen trees that do not pose a danger should be made to the unified 24-hour municipal hotline at 80001201 or via email at "1201@riga.lv". The same communication channels can be used if it is unknown who manages the area where the broken tree or its branches are located.
If a tree or large branch has fallen in the yard of an apartment building or near a public building, residents should first contact the building or land manager. The manager or owner will inform the Department of Urban Development of the Riga City Council.
If the building is serviced by "Rīgas namu pārvaldnieks", a request can be submitted to the building manager by calling 8900 or by emailing "rnparvaldnieks@rnparvaldnieks.lv".
If a tree has fallen on private property, the owner should first take a photo of the incident and inform the Department of Urban Development of the Riga City Council. This can be done on the "eriga.lv" portal through the electronic service "Pieteikums koku ciršanas atļaujas saņemšanai" or by sending an application to the email "pad@riga.lv". Applications can also be sent by mail to Dzirnavu Street 140, Riga.
To ensure their safety and that of their loved ones, as well as to avoid hindering rescuers in dealing with the aftermath of the strong winds, residents of Riga are urged to refrain from visiting city parks, cemeteries, recreational areas, and playgrounds. Additionally, it is necessary to adhere to established barriers and not approach potentially dangerous trees.
