The services ask to buy pyrotechnics only in certified stores and to observe all safety rules when using pyrotechnics. The noise from fireworks often causes anxiety and fear in animals, so it is essential to ensure that pets are not left alone and in a safe and supervised environment.
The services urge you not to get behind the wheel of a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substances under any circumstances during the holidays. Also, moving on foot while intoxicated can be just as dangerous in road traffic, especially when moving on the side of the road without reflective elements that would allow drivers to spot a pedestrian in the dark.
When leaving home, it is very important to lock the house door, close the windows and balconies. The door must be locked even if someone is staying at home. The services encourage you to ask the most reliable neighbors to look after the house and to tell them to call the police immediately if they see suspicious cars or people watching someone else’s property.
The services invite everyone to download the “112 Latvia” app on their smart device. Using the app, you can make a call and send a structured SMS to the 112 contact center, as well as view the safety tips posted on the website “www.112.lv”.
If there is a danger to life, health, safety, the surrounding environment or property, call 112 immediately.