What to do during an air raid alert
Short, clear steps for different situations. Always follow the instructions of the authorities.
In immediate danger?
Call 112What the warnings mean
Official warnings are colour-coded. Sirens and voice announcements tell you to check official information straight away.
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Alert possible
Official wording: Yellow — „tikėtinas oro pavojus“ (air danger likely)
- How you get it
- An LT-Alert message on your phone, information on LRT and lt72.lt.
- What it means
- An unidentified object or drone has been seen, but no dangerous objects are in Lithuanian territory yet.
- What to do
- Stay calm, work out where a safe place or shelter is, get ready and follow official information.
- lt72.lt (PAGD): Ką būtina žinoti ir kaip suprasti informaciją apie oro pavojaus perspėjimus published 20/05/2026 · checked 16/09/2026
- lt72.lt (PAGD): Ką daryti gavus perspėjimo pranešimą apie oro pavojų: veiksmai pagal pranešimo spalvą updated 13/06/2026 · checked 16/09/2026
Air raid alert
Official wording: Red — „oro pavojus“ (air danger)
- How you get it
- An LT-Alert message on your phone, sirens and a voice announcement, information on LRT.
- What it means
- An object is flying in Lithuanian airspace, or is likely to enter it, and poses a threat.
- What to do
- Go to the nearest shelter or safe place immediately and follow the instructions in the message.
- lt72.lt (PAGD): Ką būtina žinoti ir kaip suprasti informaciją apie oro pavojaus perspėjimus published 20/05/2026 · checked 16/09/2026
- lt72.lt (PAGD): Ką daryti gavus perspėjimo pranešimą apie oro pavojų: veiksmai pagal pranešimo spalvą updated 13/06/2026 · checked 16/09/2026
Alert over
Official wording: White — „oro pavojaus nėra“ (no air danger)
- How you get it
- An LT-Alert message on your phone, information on LRT and lt72.lt.
- What it means
- The threat has ended.
- What to do
- You may leave the shelter or safe place, but stay alert and keep following official information.
- lt72.lt (PAGD): Ką būtina žinoti ir kaip suprasti informaciją apie oro pavojaus perspėjimus published 20/05/2026 · checked 16/09/2026
- lt72.lt (PAGD): Ką daryti gavus perspėjimo pranešimą apie oro pavojų: veiksmai pagal pranešimo spalvą updated 13/06/2026 · checked 16/09/2026
A yellow warning after a red one means there is no immediate threat right now, but do not leave the shelter yet — wait for the white message.
Situations
Air raid alert declared
What to do when an air raid alert is declared: go to a shelter at once, choose the safest place and stay until the danger is over.Air raid alert possible
What to do after a yellow warning: stay calm, get your essentials ready, know the way to a shelter and agree a plan with your family.Alert over
What to do when the alert is over: leave the shelter carefully, do not touch debris, and call 112 about damage or injuries.I see a drone or an unknown object
What to do if you see a drone or an unknown flying object: keep away, move to a safe place, call 112 and report it.I found debris or a suspicious object
What to do if you find debris or an unexploded object: do not touch it, move as far away as you can, warn others and call 112.An explosion nearby
What to do if you hear an explosion nearby: lie down and cover your head, move away from windows, help if it is safe and call 112.Where to take cover if there is no shelter
Where to take cover when there is no shelter: the two-wall rule, basements and underground spaces, a safe room at home and what to avoid.How to prepare in advance
How to prepare in advance: a 72-hour go-bag, documents, the nearest shelter and a family plan.Children, older people, people with disabilities and pets
How to help children, older people, people with disabilities and pets during an air raid alert: reach safety in time, never leave them alone.If you are in a car or on public transport
What to do during an air raid alert while driving or on public transport: where to stop, what to avoid and how to reach a shelter.
Siren and voice signals
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„Dėmesio visiems“ (Attention, everyone)
Official wording: Civil protection signal „Dėmesio visiems“
- How you get it
- A pulsing siren sound lasting 3 minutes.
- What it means
- An emergency is imminent or has already happened.
- What to do
- Turn on LRT radio or TV straight away, read the messages on your phone and follow the instructions.
- lt72.lt (PAGD): Civilinės saugos signalai: kaip elgtis juos išgirdus no date given · checked 16/09/2026
- Kėdainių rajono savivaldybė: Civilinės saugos signalai: kaip juos atpažinti ir kaip elgtis išgirdus published 20/11/2025 · checked 16/09/2026
- PAGD: Garsiniai civilinės saugos signalai sirenoms updated 01/06/2026 · checked 16/09/2026
„Oro pavojus“ (Air danger)
Official wording: Voice signal „Oro pavojus“
- How you get it
- A voice announcement through sirens and loudspeakers, radio and TV.
- What it means
- A direct threat from the air (for example a drone or an unidentified flying object) or the threat of an enemy attack. Declared by decision of the Lithuanian Armed Forces.
- What to do
- Take cover in a shelter or safe place immediately and turn on LRT radio or TV.
- lt72.lt (PAGD): Civilinės saugos signalai: kaip elgtis juos išgirdus no date given · checked 16/09/2026
- PAGD: Sirenos ir civilinės saugos signalai updated 14/10/2025 · checked 16/09/2026
„Perspėjimo sistemos patikrinimas“ (Warning system test)
Official wording: Voice signal „Perspėjimo sistemos patikrinimas“
- How you get it
- A voice announcement; sirens may sound during the test.
- What it means
- The warning system is being tested. There is no danger.
- What to do
- Do not panic, and tell your relatives that a test is under way.
- lt72.lt (PAGD): Civilinės saugos signalai: kaip elgtis juos išgirdus no date given · checked 16/09/2026
- PAGD: Sirenos ir civilinės saugos signalai updated 14/10/2025 · checked 16/09/2026
Listen to the signal recordings on the PAGD website (Lithuanian)
updated 01/06/2026 · checked 16/09/2026
Frequently asked questions
What does a yellow warning, “tikėtinas oro pavojus”, mean?
It is the yellow warning level. An unidentified object or drone has been seen, but no dangerous objects are in Lithuanian territory yet. Stay calm, work out where a safe place or shelter is, get ready and follow official information. On this site it is shown as “Alert possible”.
MoreWhere is the nearest shelter?
The Shelters page shows the nearest shelters on a map and in a list, with the distance and walking time, from PAGD data. If there is no shelter nearby, read “Where to take cover if there is no shelter”.
MoreWhat should I do if I see a drone?
Do not go near it, do not touch it and do not try to shoot it down or catch it. If the object is close to people or buildings, call 112 straight away. Go indoors or to a shelter, away from open spaces, balconies and windows.
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Where the warnings come from
You will get a warning as an LT-Alert message on your phone, hear sirens, and it will be broadcast by LRT radio and TV and posted on lt72.lt. This platform is not an official channel.
Official advice on lt72.lt (Lithuanian)
Oro pavojus is not an official warning channel. Official warnings come through LT-Alert, sirens, LRT and lt72.lt.